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R914 DBW

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,158 mi
Last recorded96,158 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 DBW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 96,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside & Nearside front jacking points damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Front and Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 96,114 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside & Nearside front jacking points damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Front and Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 95,725 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front JACKING POINT DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER TREAD EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front JACKING POINT DAMAGED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE OF TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER TREAD EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 95,688 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front JACKING POINT DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER TREAD 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))

Offside Front JACKING POINT DAMAGED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE OF TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER TREAD EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 95,296 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges, tread depth ok

o/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge,,, tread depth ok

vehicle is in absolutely stunning condition for age.. MINT

Pass 12 Oct 2022 94,940 miles

both front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges,,, tread depths ok

o/s/r tyre, worn slightly on inner edge,, tread depth ok

vehicle is in absolutely stunning condition, MINT

Pass 22 Oct 2021 94,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly uneven on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle's general condition MINT, " outstanding"

Fail 18 Oct 2021 94,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly uneven on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle's general condition MINT, " outstanding"

Pass 14 Oct 2020 93,631 miles

o/s/f tyre, worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

vehicle is in " outstanding" condition

Pass 3 Oct 2019 93,061 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front struts, slight lift in top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges

engine oil level, showing MIN on dipstick

o/s/f outer drive shaft boot, slightly perished

vehicle in " outstanding" condition for age

Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,100 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front discs,, inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/f macpherson strut, slight lift in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges

n/s wiper rubber, small split on end

o/s/f outer drive shaft boot, slightly perished

vehicle in "Excellent" condition for age

Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,434 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 90,811 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front brake discs, very slight pitted,, inner edges (3.5.1i)

n/s/ wiper rubber perished on end

Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,815 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace ASAP (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 88,748 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,227 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 87,221 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

back box exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,208 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 87,198 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,525 miles

o/s and n/s/f flexys starting to crack

Fail 6 Dec 2011 80,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s/f flexys starting to crack

Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,219 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,904 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 59,784 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,462 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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R914 DBW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R914 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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R914 DBW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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