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R303 ALH

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,358 mi
Last recorded69,358 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 ALH
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 69,358 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 69,305 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 68,683 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 67,492 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 67,492 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 65,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 7 May 2013 65,749 miles

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,562 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 60,091 miles

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

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

osr tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,082 miles

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

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

osr tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,823 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,389 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 32,316 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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R303 ALH is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R303 ALH, 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 R303 ALH registered?

R303 ALH is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R303 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 ALH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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