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R334 GCL

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,438 mi
Last recorded115,438 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 GCL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 115,438 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust joint is slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 104,641 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 98,332 miles

brake flexis cracked

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Jul 2010 98,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake flexis cracked

front tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Apr 2010 96,523 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 94,099 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,242 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 85,662 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 85,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R334 GCL is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R334 GCL, 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 R334 GCL registered?

R334 GCL is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R334 GCL safe to buy?

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