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R247 GBW

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,474 mi
Last recorded123,474 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 GBW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2009 123,474 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre worn from edge

off side rear fuel pipes lightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 119,227 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack on offside front

Pass 10 Oct 2007 106,577 miles

o/s and n/s front lower arms rearbushes have †movement

Pass 5 Oct 2006 89,906 miles

All brake discs slightly worn.

Both front bottom suspension arms, inner bushes have some play.

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

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)

Oil leak

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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R247 GBW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 91,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R247 GBW, 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 28 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R247 GBW registered?

R247 GBW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R247 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R247 GBW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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