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R221 SLD

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,052 mi
Last recorded102,052 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 102,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 85,090 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,838 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to show uneven wear

Pass 10 Jun 2009 72,811 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,027 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,841 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 64,841 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 59,802 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 59,802 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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R221 SLD is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R221 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 R221 SLD registered?

R221 SLD is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R221 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 SLD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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