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S560 DOX

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,206 mi
Last recorded71,206 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS560 DOX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 71,206 miles

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

general underside corrosion to front+rear

heavy corrosion to fuels at rear

Fail 14 Jul 2011 71,206 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

general underside corrosion to front+rear

heavy corrosion to fuels at rear

Fail 18 Apr 2011 69,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel lines some corrosion

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,323 miles

Fuel lines some corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,833 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 65,833 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,078 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 61,078 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,042 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 57,042 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Mar 2007 52,790 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S560 DOX is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S560 DOX, 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 S560 DOX registered?

S560 DOX is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 12 December 1998.

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