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R506 HGN

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,555 mi
Last recorded119,555 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 HGN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 119,555 miles

Car has been parked for some time has suface corrision

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 119,555 miles

Car has been parked for some time has suface corrision

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 112,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate has slight water damage

Fail 15 May 2009 112,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate has slight water damage

Fail 17 May 2008 106,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 106,319 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 104,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 98,614 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 98,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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R506 HGN is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R506 HGN, 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 R506 HGN registered?

R506 HGN is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R506 HGN safe to buy?

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