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678 HTA

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,087 mi
Last recorded90,087 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration678 HTA
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 90,087 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 90,086 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 90,058 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 90,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 89,866 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 89,849 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 15 May 2018 89,539 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 89,472 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2015 89,081 miles

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

Offside front tyre sidewall perished and cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre sidewalls perished

Slight play in both front suspension strut top mounts

Pass 6 Apr 2013 88,496 miles

Front exhaust bolts to cat corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,168 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 87,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f subframe rear bush poor

slight play in both front strut tops

Pass 23 Apr 2009 86,583 miles

o/s/f slight strut top play

rear brake pads low

Fail 21 Apr 2009 86,567 miles

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

o/s/f slight strut top play

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Apr 2008 83,385 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 83,385 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 74,354 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 64,336 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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678 HTA is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 678 HTA, 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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678 HTA is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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