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R501 FDX

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,170 mi
Last recorded112,170 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 FDX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 112,170 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 110,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 110,188 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 109,190 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 107,618 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 107,618 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,174 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 106,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 104,181 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,251 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 97,514 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 94,766 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 31 May 2013 94,766 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 May 2012 91,455 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

near side front flexible brake hose slightly perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 May 2011 86,033 miles

slight lpay in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2010 79,776 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 75,310 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 70,266 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 62,943 miles

as per 1st test

Fail 7 Jun 2007 62,942 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front arm bushs starting to deteriorate

front tyres on /near limit

Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,625 miles

n/s/r tyre ON LIMIT/cracking

rear pads 90%+ worn

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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R501 FDX is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R501 FDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R501 FDX?

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What year was R501 FDX registered?

R501 FDX is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R501 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 FDX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R501 FDX have outstanding finance?

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