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S139 APF

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,657 mi
Last recorded139,657 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 APF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 139,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT REQ CLEAN CHECKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY GOOD REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE

Fail 14 Jul 2026 139,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/F AND N/S/R BOTH OLD SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT REQ CLEAN CHECKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY GOOD REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE

Pass 17 Jul 2025 137,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 136,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear all rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear fog light

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 136,750 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c/v boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs rusty on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroding

fuel pipes front to rear have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2018 139,993 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 134,338 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 134,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 130,142 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 129,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 123,487 miles

Centre Rear stop lamp 50%

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front indicator lens taped up.

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 123,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Rear stop lamp 50%

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front indicator lens taped up.

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 122,780 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 122,778 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 122,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 112,018 miles

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

Front brake discs in a poor condtion,inner face

Fail 23 Sep 2011 112,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front brake discs in a poor condtion,inner face

Pass 26 Aug 2010 106,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 100,167 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaking from the rear of the offside innersill area possibley power hood fluid ?

Fail 3 Jul 2009 100,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaking from the rear of the offside innersill area possibley power hood fluid ?

Pass 27 Jun 2008 93,971 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 93,971 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,176 miles

slight bulges in n/s/r tyre sidewalls

Pass 6 Jun 2006 72,853 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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S139 APF is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S139 APF, 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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S139 APF is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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