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S416 KCF

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,300 mi
Last recorded142,300 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 KCF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 142,300 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 137,989 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2021 135,506 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 127,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 120,618 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 117,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,178 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery slightly loose

emissions CO on maximum limit

fuel smell in engine bay. no leaks found during test

high level brake light partially innop

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] andworn on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2016 115,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery slightly loose

fuel smell in engine bay. no leaks found during test

high level brake light partially innop

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] andworn on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 107,370 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs slightly corroded,(vehicle has been standing).

Fail 9 Jul 2015 107,370 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs slightly corroded,(vehicle has been standing).

Pass 10 Jun 2011 105,167 miles

1 exhaust mounting missing

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 105,028 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

1 exhaust mounting missing

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 97,810 miles

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 29 May 2010 97,805 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2010 97,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2008 96,895 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 96,869 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 96,612 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 96,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 96,587 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 82,734 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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S416 KCF is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S416 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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S416 KCF is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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