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R105 TGM

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,123 mi
Last recorded124,123 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 TGM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 124,123 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

corrosion on left hand front lower spring seat

corrosion on underbody fuel pipes

Fail 6 Feb 2015 107,032 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

corrosion on left hand front lower spring seat

corrosion on underbody fuel pipes

Pass 4 Feb 2014 103,636 miles

corrosion on both front struts

Fail 31 Jan 2014 103,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both front struts

Pass 23 Jan 2013 101,608 miles

battery loose

Fail 21 Jan 2013 101,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

battery loose

Pass 13 Jan 2012 98,629 miles

1. corrosion on exhaust sustem 2.corrosion on rear suspension members and front brake discs.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 98,629 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1. corrosion on exhaust sustem 2.corrosion on rear suspension members and front brake discs.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,811 miles

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

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

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

light corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 93,996 miles

corrosion on front exhaust joint bolts

corrosion on rear suspension members

Fail 21 Jan 2010 93,996 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on front exhaust joint bolts

corrosion on rear suspension members

Pass 22 Jan 2009 90,031 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 87,050 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 87,050 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 82,162 miles

1. wear in front brake discs. †2. Corrosion on centre/rear exhaust sections.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 82,162 miles

1. wear in front brake discs. †2. Corrosion on centre/rear exhaust sections.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 75,657 miles

1. light free play in two front wishbone bushes 2 wear in front brake discs

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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R105 TGM is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R105 TGM, 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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R105 TGM is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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