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R544 AOV

1998 Audi Convertible

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,461 mi
Last recorded77,461 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi Convertible78,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 AOV
MakeAudi
ModelConvertible
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,461 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s headlamp chipped and misted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to o/s/f indicator

Fail 31 Oct 2011 77,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s headlamp chipped and misted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to o/s/f indicator

Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,401 miles

Front screen starting to delaminate

O/S/F Indicator lamp and Headlamp damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 73,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,186 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 69,332 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 69,332 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,815 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 59,361 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 59,361 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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R544 AOV is a 1998 Audi Convertible in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Audi Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 78,034 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 Convertible fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R544 AOV, 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 28 years old, this Audi Convertible is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R544 AOV registered?

R544 AOV is a 1998 Audi Convertible, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R544 AOV safe to buy?

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