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NRL 3

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,659 mi
Last recorded34,659 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRL 3
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 34,659 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2024 34,265 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 33,892 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 33,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 33,596 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 33,594 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 32,782 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 32,073 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,589 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,373 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 27,904 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Fail 13 Jun 2013 27,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Pass 25 May 2012 26,630 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished & worn

Pass 11 May 2011 25,265 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating/wearing edges

Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,329 miles

both rear tyres worn edges

Fail 4 Jun 2010 24,329 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,910 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2009 22,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,348 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,089 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 May 2006 17,833 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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NRL 3 is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NRL 3, 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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NRL 3 is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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