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R290 JDV

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,906 mi
Last recorded105,906 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 JDV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 105,906 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow returning

Nearside Rear exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat stiff to move

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 105,905 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam only working when right hand indicator applied (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow returning

Nearside Rear exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat stiff to move

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 102,573 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 102,572 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front fog lamp lense damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel pump insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,166 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

rear brake ferruls corroded both sides

Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,239 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 99,236 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in front of catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 98,318 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front splitting in tyre wall but ply not visable

Fail 16 Sep 2016 98,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front splitting in tyre wall but ply not visable

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 92,236 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 90,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rubbing sound off side rear brake area

slight play both steering arms

Fail 3 Jul 2012 90,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rubbing sound off side rear brake area

slight play both steering arms

Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,307 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 84,308 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 84,229 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 82,767 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 82,767 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 81,978 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 69,604 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 66,694 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 66,694 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R290 JDV is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R290 JDV, 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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R290 JDV is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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