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R120 YBC

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,981 mi
Last recorded109,981 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 YBC
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,981 miles

both front indicator lens broken

nearside rear tyre close to limit on edges.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 109,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel pump (7.2.1)

both front indicator lens broken

nearside rear tyre close to limit on edges.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 105,565 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 105,565 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nearside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 101,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 101,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 97,228 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 96,047 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 96,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 93,521 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front brake hose bracket insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,958 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 90,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 88,838 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 88,799 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 76,567 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 76,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 51,955 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 51,955 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 50,393 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 48,947 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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R120 YBC is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R120 YBC, 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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R120 YBC is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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