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J77 KMM

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,860 mi
Last recorded66,860 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 KMM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2019 66,860 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre silencer hanging rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating inner edges of both discs excessively corroded and pitted (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod end has 2 nuts fitted ??

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle panhard rod quite corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy.

parking brake effort is acceptable but could be better.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,613 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front+both rear brake discs have surface corrosion,vehicle appears to have been in used for some time (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front+both rear (3.7.B.3)

offside track rod end fitted with 2 securing nuts

power steering pipe rubbed-was not in bracket

Fail 11 Jul 2017 65,613 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted rear most at caliper (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged rear most hose at caliper (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front+both rear brake discs have surface corrosion,vehicle appears to have been in used for some time (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front+both rear (3.7.B.3)

offside track rod end fitted with 2 securing nuts

power steering pipe rubbed-was not in bracket

Pass 2 May 2014 62,219 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 62,217 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,944 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 59,936 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,738 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 52,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 May 2009 49,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 49,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2008 43,821 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 37,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 29,834 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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J77 KMM is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J77 KMM, 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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J77 KMM is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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