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H4 FAJ

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,256 mi
Last recorded68,256 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 FAJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 68,256 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 68,256 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 66,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body sealed

Pass 11 Apr 2023 65,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 63,879 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,553 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 63,553 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 61,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt is slow retracting

Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,169 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,272 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,723 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 53,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 52,662 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,215 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 48,203 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,220 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,499 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,566 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 38,212 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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H4 FAJ is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 94,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H4 FAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H4 FAJ registered?

H4 FAJ is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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