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S142 PNK

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,563 mi
Last recorded47,563 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 PNK
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 47,563 miles

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

Front bump stops worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2025 46,706 miles

Front bump stops worn

Pass 31 Jul 2024 46,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 45,435 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2019 43,486 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 43,484 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 43,130 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 42,563 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 41,716 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 41,339 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 39,721 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 39,187 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,399 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 38,156 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

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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S142 PNK is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S142 PNK, 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 S142 PNK registered?

S142 PNK is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S142 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S142 PNK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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