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R962 FBW

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,249 mi
Last recorded116,249 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 FBW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 116,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under body protected with under sealant front to Rear

Fail 19 Aug 2020 116,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under body protected with under sealant front to Rear

Pass 21 Aug 2019 114,973 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Aug 2019 114,973 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 113,029 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 111,355 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 107,643 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 107,643 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 104,369 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 102,505 miles

ENGINE OPERATION NOISY.

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER LAMP LENS DAMAGED.

WATER PUMP DRIVE BELT VERY LOOSE.

WINDSCREEN WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 102,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

ENGINE OPERATION NOISY.

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER LAMP LENS DAMAGED.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN AND HAS NAIL IN TREAD.

WATER PUMP DRIVE BELT VERY LOOSE.

WINDSCREEN WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 88,785 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system has slightly corrosion

front brake disc's slightly lipped

n/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear disc's corroded and lipped

Pass 24 Aug 2011 77,159 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 77,142 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,371 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 59,627 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,841 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 45,305 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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R962 FBW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R962 FBW, 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 R962 FBW registered?

R962 FBW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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