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R311 MGP

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

217,841 mi
Last recorded217,841 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 MGP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 217,841 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 217,817 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 217,750 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 217,750 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 217,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

HEAVY VIBRATION FELT THROUGH BRAKE PEDAL

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 217,706 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 212,503 miles

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

boot will not open

both front seat runners worn

brake pedal judders when applied

brake warning light on

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge...also cut on tread

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2011 212,475 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

boot will not open

both front seat runners worn

brake warning light on

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge...also cut on tread

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2010 206,504 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 206,498 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 198,769 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 198,757 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 188,279 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 188,279 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 177,362 miles

slight play in steering rack and top suspension joints

Pass 16 Oct 2006 165,665 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 165,655 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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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R311 MGP is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R311 MGP, 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 R311 MGP registered?

R311 MGP is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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