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S329 RWE

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,873 mi
Last recorded128,873 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS329 RWE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 128,873 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

number plate lights rather dim

rear brake disc weather shields very corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 124,750 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2011 120,036 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 120,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 108,015 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 108,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 97,920 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 90,216 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 90,216 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 84,184 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER S/DET

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER P[LATE LIGHT

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 75,690 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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S329 RWE is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S329 RWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S329 RWE registered?

S329 RWE is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S329 RWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S329 RWE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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