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S462 NSN

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,037 mi
Last recorded132,037 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS462 NSN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 132,037 miles

Exhaust in poor condition at front

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 132,037 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust in poor condition at front

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

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

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 123,307 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 113,520 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 113,520 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 100,452 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 93,464 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 87,055 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 78,283 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 78,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S462 NSN is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S462 NSN, 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

How do I check the history of S462 NSN?

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What year was S462 NSN registered?

S462 NSN is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S462 NSN safe to buy?

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