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S313 NGF

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,178 mi
Last recorded86,178 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS313 NGF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 86,178 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 84,675 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 82,207 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 82,207 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 80,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 77,964 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 76,526 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight movement

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 75,755 miles

Nearside Front strut top has slight movement

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,660 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 73,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 73,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 63,443 miles

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

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 63,443 miles

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

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,762 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,180 miles

nail in tyre

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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S313 NGF 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 77.8%.

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 S313 NGF, 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 S313 NGF registered?

S313 NGF is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S313 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S313 NGF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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