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J12 MKJ

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,693 mi
Last recorded161,693 miles
Recorded on4 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 MKJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2009 161,693 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 160,115 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 155,814 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 148,342 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 139,395 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 139,381 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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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J12 MKJ is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J12 MKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J12 MKJ registered?

J12 MKJ is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is J12 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 MKJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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