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S203 BEJ

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,368 mi
Last recorded116,368 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 BEJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2011 116,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 116,368 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2010 106,849 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 98,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 98,652 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 92,649 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 88,485 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 79,048 miles

power steering pipe fouling steering arm † †o/s/r brake pad anti rattle spring not correctly located † †rear tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Sep 2006 79,002 miles

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

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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S203 BEJ is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S203 BEJ, 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 S203 BEJ registered?

S203 BEJ is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S203 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S203 BEJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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