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R159 PEO

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,782 mi
Last recorded151,782 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 PEO
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 151,782 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 147,034 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 147,034 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 141,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 141,831 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 131,719 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 130,212 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 120,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 110,480 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 101,182 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 92,245 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre excessively worn bold on inner edge

off side front tyre excessively worn bold on inner edge

sight play in near side rear wheel bearing

sight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jun 2006 92,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre excessively worn bold on inner edge

off side front tyre excessively worn bold on inner edge

sight play in near side rear wheel bearing

sight play in off side rear wheel bearing

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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R159 PEO is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R159 PEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R159 PEO registered?

R159 PEO is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R159 PEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 PEO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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