MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,288 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
fuel pipes corroded
o/s/f fog light broken
o/s/f window not opening
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
fuel pipes corroded
o/s/f fog light broken
o/s/f window not opening
Both front seatbelts slow to retact
Exhaust corroding
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fuel pipes corroded
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both front seatbelts slow to retact
Exhaust corroding
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fuel pipes corroded
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front seat belts slow to retract
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust corroded
front shocks corroded
fuel pipes corroded
o/side front indicator starting to show white light
play in both front top strut mounts
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
both front seat belts slow to retract
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust corroded
front shocks corroded
fuel pipes corroded
o/side front indicator starting to show white light
play in both front top strut mounts
Exhaust System Corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
fuel lines corroded
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel lines corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear fuel line corroding
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
rear fuel line corroding
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer c.v gaiters cracked and perished
both rear tyres cracked and perished.
exhaust system corroded.
front discs and pads badley corroded.
fuel pipes corroding.
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer c.v gaiters cracked and perished
both rear tyres cracked and perished.
exhaust system corroded.
front discs and pads badley corroded.
fuel pipes corroding.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condensation in o/s headlight
o/s/f fog light lens is broken
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R357 AKO is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 R357 AKO, 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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R357 AKO is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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