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LSG 245N

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,488 mi
Last recorded81,488 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSG 245N
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 81,488 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 81,341 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 81,241 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 80,817 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,696 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 79,696 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too low Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,419 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 76,419 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,847 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 71,847 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,043 miles

all brakes hoses deteriorated

front wishbone bushes soft

steering heavier to right than left

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Sep 2014 67,043 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brakes hoses deteriorated

front wishbone bushes soft

offside rear tyre cut and tread wearing unevenly

steering heavier to right than left

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Sep 2013 61,361 miles

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

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

tyre treads low and side walls perished

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,361 miles

tyre treads low and side walls perished

Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,444 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 57,444 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,202 miles

Battery insecure

n/s and o/s wiper rubbers deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2011 57,202 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

n/s and o/s wiper rubbers deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2010 54,100 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 54,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s dip beam headlamp operation suspect!

Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,413 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Fail 16 Apr 2009 52,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Fail 8 Apr 2008 42,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

off side front wiper blade split

one bulb in high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

off side front wiper blade split

one bulb in high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,314 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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LSG 245N is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LSG 245N, 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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What year was LSG 245N registered?

LSG 245N is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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