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R108 UKV

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,000 mi
Last recorded87,000 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 UKV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 87,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 85,211 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 84,514 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 82,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 79,608 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,807 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,473 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 75,992 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,992 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,024 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 72,161 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing screen

this vehicle not fitted with a servo [so no servo assistance felt]

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,835 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 69,835 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 67,049 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,049 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,359 miles

front tyres feathering

minor chips to windscreen

n/s/f flexi cracking ok at time of test

rear road spring surface corrosion ok at time of test

Fail 2 Jul 2009 62,359 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front tyres feathering

minor chips to windscreen

n/s/f flexi cracking ok at time of test

rear road spring surface corrosion ok at time of test

Pass 7 May 2008 52,201 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 45,643 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 41,223 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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R108 UKV is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R108 UKV, 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 R108 UKV registered?

R108 UKV is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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