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R249 PPE

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,074 mi
Last recorded117,074 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 PPE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 117,074 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,936 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 115,141 miles

nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Dec 2018 112,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mil wear markers

Offside Rear tyre on 2mil wear markers

Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,316 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 108,823 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 108,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported brake pipe at inner wing (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 108,645 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 100,913 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 100,890 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside number plate light dim

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jan 2014 95,350 miles

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

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

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

N/S side repeator dim

N/s/r tyre getting low perished/cracking

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

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

O/s/f tyre wearing edges

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

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

temp repair to offside anti roll bar drag link upper ball joint dust cover(taped)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 95,326 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

N/S side repeator dim

N/s/r tyre getting low perished/cracking

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

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

O/s/f tyre wearing edges

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

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 91,258 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 88,165 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 30 Dec 2011 88,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 15 Jan 2011 85,216 miles

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

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

air bag light on

both front tyres heavily worn on inner shoulders

nearside rear and offside front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 Jan 2010 80,441 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 77,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 75,970 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 75,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 71,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 66,406 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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R249 PPE is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R249 PPE, 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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R249 PPE is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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