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MCG 11L

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,831 mi
Last recorded79,831 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCG 11L
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 79,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 79,095 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 78,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 77,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 76,050 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 76,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 75,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 75,549 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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear brake pipes covered with underseal/painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,267 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,735 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 70,574 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,354 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,357 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight cracking on offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 17 May 2010 59,579 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 56,319 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,488 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 54,488 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 52,010 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 48,722 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 49,702 miles

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

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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MCG 11L is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MCG 11L, 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 MCG 11L registered?

MCG 11L is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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