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R488 OJB

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,491 mi
Last recorded71,491 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 OJB
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 71,491 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 71,491 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 71,037 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 70,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake rubbing slightly

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded By fuel filter ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,678 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear 3 of ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,629 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 70,244 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 70,244 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 70,182 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 69,337 miles

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

brake warning light flashing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 68,720 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light flashing (not abs light or handbrake light)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,060 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 68,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 94,756 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 94,756 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

main beam warning lamp not working

one segment not working on centre stop lamp

Pass 13 Aug 2008 81,232 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 81,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,728 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 69,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,417 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 59,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 50,855 miles

outer c/v gaitors perishing

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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R488 OJB is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R488 OJB, 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 R488 OJB registered?

R488 OJB is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R488 OJB safe to buy?

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