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R195 GBW

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,686 mi
Last recorded129,686 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 GBW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 129,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 125,743 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 118,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 111,749 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 106,133 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 98,927 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 98,916 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre stop not working

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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R195 GBW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R195 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R195 GBW registered?

R195 GBW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R195 GBW safe to buy?

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