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S166 NNL

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,910 mi
Last recorded74,910 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 NNL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 74,910 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 74,910 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 74,910 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,910 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 74,880 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 75,031 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,966 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 74,803 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 74,291 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 74,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 73,453 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 72,733 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,447 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 72,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 71,568 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 70,449 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,740 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 66,435 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 65,115 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,037 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 60,932 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 58,368 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 58,368 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S166 NNL is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S166 NNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S166 NNL registered?

S166 NNL is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S166 NNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 NNL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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