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S231 XOE

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,755 mi
Last recorded98,755 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 XOE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 98,755 miles

cat flange weak

front flexys perished

front seatbelts slow to retract

metal fuel lines corroded

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 17 May 2012 97,178 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 91,476 miles

ADVISE - FRONT DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE - FRONT FLEXYS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

ADVISE - N/S/R TYRE GETTING DOWN

ADVISE - O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 21 May 2010 86,909 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 81,272 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 76,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 76,877 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,031 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 67,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 57,968 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 56,434 miles

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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S231 XOE is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S231 XOE, 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 S231 XOE registered?

S231 XOE is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S231 XOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S231 XOE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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