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S359 AJO

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,963 mi
Last recorded164,963 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 AJO
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 164,963 miles

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

Nearside Front wing covered in tape

Fail 2 Jan 2024 164,963 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing covered in tape

Pass 29 Dec 2022 163,199 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 159,828 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 154,001 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust corroded

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 154,001 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust corroded

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 149,500 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 145,296 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)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 145,296 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 138,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 138,286 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 127,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 127,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 119,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 107,591 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 107,591 miles

Centre Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Pass 2 Nov 2010 99,627 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 99,429 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 91,396 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 91,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,438 miles

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

nearside front flex brake pipe slight cracking on caseing

rear fuel pipes appear to have been leaking seem ok at moment

Pass 4 Jul 2007 73,062 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 71,375 miles

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

one bulb out of six not working in centre stop light

Fail 27 Jul 2006 71,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

one bulb out of six not working in centre stop light

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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S359 AJO is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S359 AJO, 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 S359 AJO registered?

S359 AJO is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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