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R264 SLD

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,291 mi
Last recorded186,291 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 186,291 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 183,505 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 182,579 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 181,211 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 180,597 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 180,571 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 176,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 175,080 miles

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2019 171,489 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 171,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision off side rear seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 168,685 miles

slight -play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2017 164,673 miles

front inner brake pad appears low

n/s tyres wearing low on tread

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2016 160,403 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 153,862 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 145,025 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jan 2013 136,412 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 135,193 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs rusty X 4

centre brake light partial failed

fuel pipe rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2011 135,191 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs rusty X 4

centre brake light partial failed

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2010 134,486 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 133,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 130,949 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 128,648 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 121,438 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 121,458 miles

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

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)

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

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

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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R264 SLD is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R264 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 R264 SLD registered?

R264 SLD is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R264 SLD safe to buy?

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