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S481 RRD

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,370 mi
Last recorded114,370 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 RRD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 112,338 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 109,350 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 104,324 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FUEL PIPE

N/S/F/ HEADLAMP LOOSE

N/S/R/ O/S/R/ BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WORN / PITTED

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,920 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fog light broken front

Pass 29 Mar 2010 88,870 miles

rear bearing. wishbones, pads

Pass 18 Apr 2009 83,387 miles

wishbone front/ front top suspension mount/ head light cracked/ oil leak

Pass 24 May 2008 73,560 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 64,592 miles

n/s/f top suspension play

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2007 64,592 miles

n/s/f top suspension play

Pass 19 May 2006 56,977 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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S481 RRD is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S481 RRD, 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 S481 RRD registered?

S481 RRD is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S481 RRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S481 RRD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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