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R504 FDX

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,325 mi
Last recorded143,325 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 FDX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 143,325 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 134,718 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Feb 2012 132,693 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 132,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2009 131,532 miles

Offside front indicator is showing very pale in colour.

Rear exhaust silencer is fairly corroded.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 131,505 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front indicator is showing very pale in colour.

Rear exhaust silencer is fairly corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 123,097 miles

(5) Both front tyres worn close to limit.

(5) Engine leaking oil.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 123,096 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(4) Nearside front brake/suspension in need of service.

(5) Both front tyres worn close to limit.

(5) Engine leaking oil.

Pass 30 May 2007 117,713 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 108,436 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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R504 FDX is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R504 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.

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What year was R504 FDX registered?

R504 FDX is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R504 FDX safe to buy?

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