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R98 RMO

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,385 mi
Last recorded88,385 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 RMO
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 88,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,907 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Jul 2010 77,620 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

a brake warning light sometimes flushing on dash

both front brake discs worn

light cracks in each rear tyre

light cracks in o/s/f upper brake hose

part of centre stop lamp notworking

Pass 27 May 2009 66,393 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,264 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 60,260 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 56,346 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 50,879 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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R98 RMO is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R98 RMO, 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 R98 RMO registered?

R98 RMO is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R98 RMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 RMO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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