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S117 AES

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,861 mi
Last recorded115,861 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 AES
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 115,861 miles

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

General Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near & Off Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 115,854 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

General Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise Replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near & Off Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 115,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2022 113,788 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,597 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 108,597 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 103,947 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 100,381 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 98,877 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 96,700 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 96,700 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 96,667 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight chips in screen zone a

Pass 22 Jul 2015 96,636 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 95,789 miles

standard plates fitted over show plates

Pass 13 Jun 2012 95,579 miles

standard plates fitted over show plates

Pass 25 May 2011 95,478 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs poor--- plates fitted over show plates

Fail 25 May 2011 95,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs poor--- plates fitted over show plates

Pass 19 May 2010 94,793 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 93,759 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 90,966 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 78,676 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 78,676 miles

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

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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S117 AES is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S117 AES, 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 S117 AES registered?

S117 AES is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S117 AES shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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