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S441 RLF

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,728 mi
Last recorded114,728 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS441 RLF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 114,728 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 112,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 111,856 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 110,595 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 110,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 106,142 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 103,536 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 102,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 May 2018 102,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 101,134 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 95,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,746 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 94,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 93,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 93,819 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 91,647 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 89,714 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 89,714 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 87,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake fluid dirty

emmission co level failed first fast idle

engine temprature gauge not working

engine/transmission oil leaks

fuel gauge not working

Fail 16 Mar 2011 87,613 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

25 kg brake bind to nearside front caliper

35 kg brake bind to offside front brake caliper

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake fluid dirty

emmission co level failed first fast idle

engine temprature gauge not working

engine/transmission oil leaks

fuel gauge not working

nearside front lower swivel balljoint rubber gaitor deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,191 miles

gearbox sump leak

ignision switch faulty

noise coming from timing belt area

offside front wishbone bushers weak slight play

power steering leak

radiator leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2009 80,612 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 80,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 75,287 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 69,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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S441 RLF is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S441 RLF, 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 S441 RLF registered?

S441 RLF is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S441 RLF shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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