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R12 GLO

1997 Audi Convertible

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,369 mi
Last recorded46,369 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi Convertible86,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 GLO
MakeAudi
ModelConvertible
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,369 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,082 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 46,081 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,283 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,462 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,269 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,768 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,297 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,259 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 36,912 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,131 miles

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

How Reliable is the Audi Convertible?

Based on 3,407 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,623
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Registration plate lamp not working 56
position lamp(s) not working 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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R12 GLO is a 1997 Audi Convertible in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Audi Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 86,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Convertible fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R12 GLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Convertible typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Audi Convertible is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R12 GLO registered?

R12 GLO is a 1997 Audi Convertible, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R12 GLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 GLO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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