MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,074 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses starting to perish
rear fuel pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Front tyre on 2mil wear markers
Offside Rear tyre on 2mil wear markers
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air bag light on
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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