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R220 SLD

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,688 mi
Last recorded117,688 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 117,688 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 117,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 117,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR BOX OUTER COVER

Pass 21 Sep 2020 117,088 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 115,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 115,279 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 115,279 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,824 miles

Fuel pipes becoming corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 112,041 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 112,040 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,950 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 107,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 103,329 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 103,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,070 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

idle speed too slow.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,395 miles

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

front brake discs partially corroded / front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,406 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 43,122 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 41,064 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,957 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2005 38,763 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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R220 SLD is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R220 SLD, 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 R220 SLD registered?

R220 SLD is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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