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S414 KCF

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,314 mi
Last recorded110,314 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS414 KCF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 110,314 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Jan 2017 110,227 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 106,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 101,974 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 101,974 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 95,794 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 90,763 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 90,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,817 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,247 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 81,900 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 76,881 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 72,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 67,926 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S414 KCF is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S414 KCF, 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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S414 KCF is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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