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R311 SWR

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,914 mi
Last recorded181,914 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 SWR
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 181,914 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2011 181,914 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 163,089 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 162,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 127,070 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 91,598 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 61,935 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 60,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 SWR is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R311 SWR, 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 SWR registered?

R311 SWR is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R311 SWR safe to buy?

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