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S309 JDY

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,096 mi
Last recorded130,096 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 JDY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 130,096 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 130,091 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 129,543 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 128,135 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 126,689 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 126,681 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 123,745 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 123,745 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 120,284 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 116,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,931 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 115,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 11,379 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 111,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 111,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 108,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 106,185 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 106,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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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S309 JDY is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Yellow 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 S309 JDY, 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 S309 JDY registered?

S309 JDY is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S309 JDY safe to buy?

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