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M4 WYF

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,419 mi
Last recorded79,419 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 WYF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,419 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front shock shock absorber casing showing signs of corrosion both

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear shock absorber casing showing signs of corrosion both

Pass 15 Feb 2024 79,377 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface is corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface is corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and rear suspension components are covered in surface rust .

rear silencer outer skin is rusted away .

Fail 7 Feb 2024 79,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wish bone bushes are excessively worn, (as marked) bushes are split and separating from outer bush casing . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wishbone bushes are excessively worn ( as marked ) bushes are split and separating from outer casings . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot is badly split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface is corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface is corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and rear suspension components are covered in surface rust .

rear silencer outer skin is rusted away .

Pass 1 Mar 2023 79,279 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

front and rear suspension components suffering from corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2023 79,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

front and rear suspension components suffering from corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2021 79,174 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,095 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 76,804 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 76,804 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,271 miles

front brake discs inside faces corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,629 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,945 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,372 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,323 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 67,284 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,062 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,912 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 62,912 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 61,158 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 59,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,182 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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M4 WYF is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M4 WYF, 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 M4 WYF registered?

M4 WYF is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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