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R559 JAR

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,777 mi
Last recorded57,777 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 JAR
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,777 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 60,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,202 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 51,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 43,691 miles

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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R559 JAR is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R559 JAR, 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 R559 JAR registered?

R559 JAR is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R559 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 JAR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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