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R944 SCU

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

106,741 mi
Last recorded106,741 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 SCU
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 106,741 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion steering/suspension units

Fail 27 Apr 2026 106,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded short one (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion steering/suspension units

Pass 23 Apr 2025 106,312 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 106,312 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 105,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 105,923 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 105,896 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 14 Jun 2022 105,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2022 105,608 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2021 105,219 miles

Front subframe & suspension components shows signs of corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust shows signs of blowing

Rear exhaust shows signs of corrosion

Rear subframe & suspension components shows signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2020 104,689 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s front windscreen has some small chips [at time of testing] (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe to rear silencer has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

rear exhaust and silencer showing signs of corrosion

showing signs of corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 27 May 2020 104,689 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine water leak [possible water pump] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear both n/s o/s brake hose ferrules corroded [hoses that fit to rear main brake pipes ] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mounting rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s front windscreen has some small chips [at time of testing] (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe to rear silencer has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

rear exhaust and silencer showing signs of corrosion

showing signs of corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2019 104,293 miles

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded lower main fuel pipe,s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower inner suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has some small chips [at time of testing] (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower inner suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear lower exhaust pipe to back exhaust box showing signs of corrosion and leaking gases

oil leak

under side of vehicle suspension and components corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 104,293 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c. v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded lower main fuel pipe,s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower inner suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has some small chips [at time of testing] (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower inner suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear lower exhaust pipe to back exhaust box showing signs of corrosion and leaking gases

oil leak

under side of vehicle suspension and components corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 103,819 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light covered at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

both main fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 May 2018 103,788 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

both main fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 May 2017 103,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

showing signs of surface rust under body

Pass 27 Jul 2016 102,683 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box showing signs ofcorrosion [exhaust] (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed main both n/s o/s fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front brake binding

engine oil leak

showing signs of surface rust under vehicle

Fail 27 Jul 2016 102,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box showing signs ofcorrosion [exhaust] (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed main both n/s o/s fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front brake binding

engine oil leak

showing signs of surface rust under vehicle

Pass 11 May 2015 101,653 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,954 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 100,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 98,060 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,062 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 62,062 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,683 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATING

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 87,683 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATING

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 82,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 80,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 77,811 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 77,811 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 73,395 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 73,392 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R944 SCU is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 R944 SCU, 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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R944 SCU is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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