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S229 CGH

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,859 mi
Last recorded146,859 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 CGH
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 146,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 139,076 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 129,050 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 121,341 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 120,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes rear corroded as marked

Pass 23 Aug 2013 118,143 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded as marked

Pass 1 Aug 2012 115,324 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORROED

Pass 1 Aug 2011 109,886 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 109,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 105,147 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 98,586 miles

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

Offside nearside front indicator bulbs starting to show white

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

different size tyres fitted on rear and front axles

Fail 5 Oct 2009 98,392 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside nearside front indicator bulbs starting to show white

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

different size tyres fitted on rear and front axles

Fail 13 Oct 2008 90,349 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 90,349 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 89,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 85,950 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 85,950 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 83,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S229 CGH is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S229 CGH, 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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S229 CGH is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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