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R330 NGN

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,911 mi
Last recorded72,911 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 NGN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 72,911 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 60,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 60,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 48,545 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 44,631 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 44,631 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 44,007 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 43,982 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 43,948 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 43,810 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,435 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,325 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,028 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,583 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 42,292 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 42,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,993 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,705 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 41,356 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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R330 NGN is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R330 NGN, 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 R330 NGN registered?

R330 NGN is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R330 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R330 NGN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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