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S527 KDY

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,947 mi
Last recorded174,947 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 KDY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 174,947 miles

fuel lines at rear very minor corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2017 165,622 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage on rack (2.3.3b)

Central Rear mid / rear exhaust boxs corroding outer skins

Rear fuel lines surface rusting

front and rear brake discs surface rusting

Fail 24 Apr 2017 165,622 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage on rack (2.3.3b)

Central Rear mid / rear exhaust boxs corroding outer skins

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fuel lines surface rusting

front and rear brake discs surface rusting

Pass 15 Feb 2016 159,165 miles

exhaust rear section corroded and peeling

Pass 20 Feb 2015 144,105 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 126,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 126,806 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 119,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2012 104,250 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.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)

front exhaust rusty

front flexis cracking

rear window is opac not able to view the road from intrior mirror

Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,059 miles

Near side door mirror loose

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,712 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Feb 2010 72,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,886 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres getting low and have some cuts

nsf door mirror glass slightly adrift

osf wiper poor

slight damage to both front inner chassis legs

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to both front and rear discs

Fail 8 Jan 2009 66,886 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres getting low and have some cuts

nsf door mirror glass slightly adrift

osf wiper poor

slight damage to both front inner chassis legs

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to both front and rear discs

Pass 15 Jun 2007 66,065 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 66,065 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2006 48,310 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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S527 KDY is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S527 KDY, 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 S527 KDY registered?

S527 KDY is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S527 KDY safe to buy?

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