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R47 UBW

1997 Audi Convertible

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,323 mi
Last recorded112,323 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Audi Convertible86,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 UBW
MakeAudi
ModelConvertible
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2010 112,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 102,727 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 93,854 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 87,967 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 78,900 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 73,947 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 67,312 miles

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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R47 UBW is a 1997 Audi Convertible in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R47 UBW, 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 R47 UBW registered?

R47 UBW is a 1997 Audi Convertible, first registered on 24 August 1997.

Is R47 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R47 UBW shows 7 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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