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R474 JPE

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,322 mi
Last recorded190,322 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 JPE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 190,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

auxiliary belt loose

drivers seat structure collapsed

front tyres low on pressure

fuel pipes heavily corroded

headlights not a matched pair

nearside front fog light unit insecure

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 190,312 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump (7.2.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

drivers seat structure collapsed

front tyres low on pressure

fuel pipes heavily corroded

headlights not a matched pair

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

auxiliary belt loose

nearside front fog light unit insecure

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 177,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 172,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 156,912 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 143,137 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 130,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 122,855 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 122,855 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

run out / effort fluctuation noted at rear brakes

Pass 16 Oct 2008 109,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 86,993 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005

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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R474 JPE is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R474 JPE, 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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R474 JPE is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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