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S292 JAJ

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,446 mi
Last recorded126,446 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS292 JAJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 126,446 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 121,165 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 12,142 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 115,630 miles

50 per cent of high level brake light not working

Both front discs worn

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

Off side front shock damp

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 115,615 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

50 per cent of high level brake light not working

Both front discs worn

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

Off side front shock damp

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 111,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 111,019 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 110,896 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 106,134 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2007 105,996 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 103,547 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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S292 JAJ 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 54.5%.

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 S292 JAJ, 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 S292 JAJ registered?

S292 JAJ is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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