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R918 DBW

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,551 mi
Last recorded105,551 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 DBW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 105,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,961 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 95,961 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 86,323 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front and rear numberplates delaminating

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,712 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 77,619 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 68,840 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,359 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake pedal feels slightly soft

Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,520 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,636 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 52,614 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R918 DBW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R918 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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What year was R918 DBW registered?

R918 DBW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R918 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R918 DBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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