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R302 RBY

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,554 mi
Last recorded49,554 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 RBY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 49,554 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 49,545 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 49,025 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 47,680 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 46,617 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 46,046 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 45,197 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 45,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 43,746 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 42,355 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,254 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,053 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 41,588 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 40,459 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 40,457 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,211 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,496 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,279 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 35,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,727 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,025 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,821 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 23,346 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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R302 RBY is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R302 RBY, 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 R302 RBY registered?

R302 RBY is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R302 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 RBY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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