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R519 PJB

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,997 mi
Last recorded100,997 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 PJB
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 100,997 miles

Anti roll bar links deteriating

Offside door mirror damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Part of centre stop light not working

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Under tray loose

Pass 13 Sep 2011 99,827 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear number plate starting to de laminate

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2011 99,827 miles

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

Battery insecure

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear number plate starting to de laminate

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 96,934 miles

Brake vacume build up low

Front wipres poor

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

Offside mirror damaged

Rear number plate deteriating

Pass 14 Sep 2009 94,880 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

offside mirror cracked but not effecting view to rear

rear number plate poor

Fail 12 Sep 2009 94,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside mirror cracked but not effecting view to rear

rear number plate poor

washers wipers poor

Fail 13 Sep 2008 93,933 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 93,933 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 90,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 90,297 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 84,266 miles

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

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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R519 PJB is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R519 PJB, 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 R519 PJB registered?

R519 PJB is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R519 PJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 PJB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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