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R252 BLE

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,326 mi
Last recorded69,326 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 BLE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,326 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 64,802 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 64,796 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres at legal limit.

Both rear tyres perishing, nearside rear tyre tread getting low.

Front brake discs very badly pitted/corroded.

Nearside indicator side repeater partically insecure.

Rear screen dirty, no view to rear.

Section of high level brake light inop.

Surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 54,896 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 54,892 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 54,724 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 48,599 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 48,599 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R252 BLE is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R252 BLE, 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 R252 BLE registered?

R252 BLE is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R252 BLE safe to buy?

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