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R240 HHJ

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,926 mi
Last recorded63,926 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 HHJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 63,926 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 63,700 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,526 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 63,497 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Aug 2016 63,300 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 63,300 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 61,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 May 2015 61,765 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,308 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 57,673 miles

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

n/s rear tyre starting to perish.

o/s front indicator lens missing.

o/s rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,673 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to perish.

o/s front indicator lens missing.

o/s rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,300 miles

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,685 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Oil leak

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished and cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2009 46,441 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 46,440 miles

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

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 9 Jun 2008 44,664 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,490 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 40,289 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 40,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R240 HHJ is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1998 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 91,556 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R240 HHJ, 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 R240 HHJ registered?

R240 HHJ is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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