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R915 NVO

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

108,772 mi
Last recorded108,772 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 NVO
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 108,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 108,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2014 104,863 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 104,818 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 100,215 miles

air bag light on

Fail 10 Apr 2013 100,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 5 Mar 2012 96,551 miles

airbag warning lamp stays on

both front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 28 Feb 2012 96,549 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag warning lamp stays on

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2011 96,210 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 96,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake disc in very poor condition IE corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,380 miles

slight damage o/s mirror glass

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

outer of o/s/r brake disc pitted

Fail 26 Oct 2010 87,291 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

outer of o/s/r brake disc pitted

slight damage o/s mirror glass

Pass 29 Apr 2009 77,504 miles

centre stop lamp not working

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2009 77,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2008 71,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 71,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 64,862 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 64,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 57,129 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 57,129 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Cut in passenger rear tyre sidewall

Drivers wing mirror cracked

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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R915 NVO is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R915 NVO, 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 R915 NVO registered?

R915 NVO is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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