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S399 JHP

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,462 mi
Last recorded120,462 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 JHP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 120,462 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 117,312 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 114,644 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 114,644 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 110,884 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 110,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 110,590 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 110,590 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 108,140 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 106,963 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 101,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 101,694 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 94,058 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL RIMS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C V GAITER WEEPING GREASE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES BOTH SIDES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

SOME MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 29 Nov 2006 86,049 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED (CLOSE TO LIMIT)

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH LOWER WISHONE BUSHES BOTH SIDES

SOME MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING (CLOSE TO LIMIT)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 74,909 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 74,909 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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S399 JHP is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S399 JHP, 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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S399 JHP is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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