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R577 GCW

1997 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

39,364 mi
Last recorded39,364 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Audi Cabriolet94,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 GCW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 39,364 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 39,343 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 38,613 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 37,588 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2023 37,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 36,314 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 34,813 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,225 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 33,921 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 33,337 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 32,732 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,588 miles

all tyres cracking. Front tyres worn 2to3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,206 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2015 32,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,003 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 31,993 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,569 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,693 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,401 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,103 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,210 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,055 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 23,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 20,807 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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R577 GCW is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R577 GCW, 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 R577 GCW registered?

R577 GCW is a 1997 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R577 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R577 GCW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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