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R194 GBW

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,134 mi
Last recorded150,134 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 GBW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 150,134 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 150,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 149,856 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 149,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 141,971 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 132,088 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded at center section

Fuel pipes at rear near to pump are badly corroded but no leaks

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 132,088 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded at center section

Fuel pipes at rear near to pump are badly corroded but no leaks

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 122,640 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 111,335 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 99,164 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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R194 GBW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R194 GBW, 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 R194 GBW registered?

R194 GBW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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