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R428 BEY

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,954 mi
Last recorded130,954 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 BEY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 130,954 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 129,801 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 128,875 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 126,507 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 123,518 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 121,374 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 119,584 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 116,611 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 114,326 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 114,273 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,839 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 112,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 112,855 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,851 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 112,178 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 112,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 110,768 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 110,760 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2011 110,413 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 110,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 108,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 108,415 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 107,418 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 107,345 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 100,926 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 100,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 96,714 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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R428 BEY is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R428 BEY, 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 R428 BEY registered?

R428 BEY is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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