MOT Status
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90,586 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central orange brake warning light on dash
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside front to rear metal petrol pipes replaced with rubber pipe
rear brakes poor reading
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning fully (7.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central orange brake warning light on dash
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside front to rear metal petrol pipes replaced with rubber pipe
rear brakes poor reading
Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe ,also suspension arms,coil springs,front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe ,coil springs, shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear boot catch operation intermitant
Central front to rear metal fuel pipe replaced with rubber pipe
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door trim protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door trim protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe ,also suspension arms,coil springs,front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe ,coil springs, shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear boot catch operation intermitant
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
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R901 DBW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R901 DBW, 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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R901 DBW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 20 May 1998.
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