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R29 FAP

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,271 mi
Last recorded69,271 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 FAP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 69,271 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 69,134 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose from chassis to strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 68,986 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 68,812 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 68,546 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,223 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,738 miles

Nearside Front slight play in strut top mounting

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated quite badly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 67,738 miles

Nearside Front slight play in strut top mounting

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated quite badly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front wipers smearing

Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 24 Mar 2017 67,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,187 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,888 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,448 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,090 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,619 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,671 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,754 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses ferules corroding

slight grease escape from offside front outer cv boot by clip [cable ties]

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2009 54,754 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses ferules corroding

slight grease escape from offside front outer cv boot by clip [cable ties]

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R29 FAP is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R29 FAP, 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 R29 FAP registered?

R29 FAP is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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