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R43 TLD

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,774 mi
Last recorded119,774 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 TLD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 119,774 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 118,984 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 117,495 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 113,671 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 108,847 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 103,866 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 98,073 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 98,073 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing uneven

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing uneven

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipe corroded

rear exhaust box skin corroded

tyre valves cracking

under tray and engine covers fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 4 Apr 2016 95,203 miles

Fuel system component insecure Pump (7.2.1)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative Does not work on offside. (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Drivers seat back handle defective.

Exhaust middle and rear silencers corroded.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 90,029 miles

Both front and nearside rear wheel caps missing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,453 miles

Both front and nearside rear wheel centre caps missing.

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Oil leak

Rear window opaque.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front door damaged.

Passenger front seat belt slow to retract.

Rear screen opaque.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers noisy.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,385 miles

Both front brake pads worn on inner edges.

Both front discs corroded on inner edges.

Coolant low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust downpipe to catalyst bolts rusting away.

Fuel filter loose.

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

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front indicator cracked.

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

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

Offside front door marked.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Oil leak from gearbox oil cooler.

Rear screen opaque.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 63,138 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,805 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,003 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 43,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R43 TLD is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R43 TLD, 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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R43 TLD is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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