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S451 YEV

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,272 mi
Last recorded69,272 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS451 YEV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,272 miles

drivers wiperblade split slightly

offside front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 20 Oct 2010 69,259 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drivers wiperblade split slightly

offside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,180 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake light intermitantly coming on dash

ns outer cv boot perishing

nsf seat belt slow to retract

nsf tyre worn on edges on 2mm

slight wear in both top suspension mounts

Fail 13 Oct 2009 58,180 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ns outer cv boot perishing

nsf seat belt slow to retract

nsf tyre worn on edges on 2mm

slight wear in both top suspension mounts

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front discs worn thin

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 51,169 miles

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

Front disc worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 47,386 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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S451 YEV is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S451 YEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S451 YEV registered?

S451 YEV is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S451 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S451 YEV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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