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L55 TMJ

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests37 (22 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate59.5%

Mileage

141,630 mi
Last recorded141,630 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 TMJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 141,630 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 May 2026 141,624 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2025 140,967 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 140,942 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear h/brake lever on caliper stuck forward

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes at o/s/r corroded .brake hose crimps corroded front/rear.corrossion on o/s n/s rear brake calipers .

Pass 18 Apr 2024 140,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2023 140,069 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 140,069 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 140,066 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 139,301 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2022 139,301 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 138,608 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2021 138,603 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 138,105 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2020 138,105 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 136,595 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 136,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 134,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 134,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 132,649 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 132,648 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 132,159 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 131,017 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 128,643 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.

Exhaust deteriorated.

HEAVY OIL LEAK.

Nearside rear tyre HEAVILY perished.

Rear brake discs pitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 128,619 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.

Exhaust deteriorated.

HEAVY OIL LEAK.

Nearside rear tyre HEAVILY perished.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake discs pitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 125,425 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 118,371 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 118,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2010 109,401 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 102,592 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 102,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 95,839 miles

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

brake system warning light on

Fail 19 Nov 2008 95,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

brake system warning light on

Pass 9 Nov 2007 79,408 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 79,385 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 60,742 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 60,742 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2006 58,241 miles

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

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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L55 TMJ is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.5%.

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 L55 TMJ, 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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L55 TMJ is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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