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R524 GMW

1997 Audi Convertible

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,806 mi
Last recorded74,806 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi Convertible86,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 GMW
MakeAudi
ModelConvertible
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 74,806 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 74,806 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 168,419 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 157,398 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 152,840 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 152,840 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 143,943 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 138,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R524 GMW is a 1997 Audi Convertible in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R524 GMW, 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 R524 GMW registered?

R524 GMW is a 1997 Audi Convertible, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R524 GMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 GMW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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