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S175 ASX

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,347 mi
Last recorded90,347 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 ASX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,347 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

offside & Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2020 89,290 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded MAIN ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight movement in both front shocker tops

Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,183 miles

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

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

main fuel pipes corroded

slight play in both front suspension tops

Pass 2 Mar 2018 71,614 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bushes poor condition

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,114 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 59,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,648 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak

offside front inner arch "splash guard" insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2015 59,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak

offside front inner arch splash guard insecure

rear exhaust hangers perrished

staple in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,996 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 52,933 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 50,843 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,023 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

front brake discs

fuel line corrosion

noise from nearside front suspension

offside and nearside front lower arms inner bushes

offside and nearside front subframe mounting bushes

rear brake discs corroded badly

rear brake pads

Fail 14 Jun 2011 50,023 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cut in nearside front tyre

front brake discs

fuel line corrosion

noise from nearside front suspension

offside and nearside front lower arms inner bushes

offside and nearside front subframe mounting bushes

rear brake discs corroded badly

rear brake pads

Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,498 miles

front brake discs

front sub frame rear bushes worn

nearside front flexable hose security

rear brake discs badly pitted and corroded

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,900 miles

nearside front flexable hose security

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front subframe rear bush worn badly

Fail 9 Jun 2009 36,900 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front flexable hose security

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front subframe rear bush worn badly

Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,319 miles

front brake discs badly pitted and only just pass

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel filter security

nearside front flexable brake hose security

nearside wiper blade

nearside engine mounting broken

Fail 18 Jun 2008 28,319 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs badly pitted and only just pass

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel filter security

nearside front flexable brake hose security

nearside wiper blade

nearside engine mounting broken

Pass 10 May 2007 25,364 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,932 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 22,923 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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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S175 ASX is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S175 ASX, 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 S175 ASX registered?

S175 ASX is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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