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R210 GBW

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,754 mi
Last recorded142,754 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 GBW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 142,754 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 12 Sep 2013 142,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 138,157 miles

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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 138,157 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 128,243 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 128,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 124,023 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 124,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

two lamps out in upper stop lamp

Pass 21 May 2009 120,207 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2009 120,206 miles

Inner Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 115,868 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 115,868 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 11,794 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 109,065 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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R210 GBW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R210 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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R210 GBW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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