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P21 RGV

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,542 mi
Last recorded108,542 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 RGV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 108,542 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 108,539 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Body Trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 106,698 miles

Central Slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Corrosion on main fuel lines at rear near filter assy ()

Fail 27 Jan 2025 106,698 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Corrosion on main fuel lines at rear near filter assy ()

Fail 16 Sep 2022 106,270 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed emissions high co high 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 102,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 102,099 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 101,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 101,649 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Fuel hose insecure pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 100,811 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,209 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 99,536 miles

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

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

front brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,696 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 96,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 94,256 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 91,237 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 88,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 88,280 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 83,239 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 83,239 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 79,412 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 68,631 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 68,631 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2006 57,876 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 57,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P21 RGV is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P21 RGV, 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 P21 RGV registered?

P21 RGV is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P21 RGV shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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