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S63 NAL

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,040 mi
Last recorded132,040 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS63 NAL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 132,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Central Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deterirated

Pass 22 Mar 2017 123,708 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system deteriated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 120,609 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 120,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 119,739 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 119,652 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 119,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

metal fuel pipes at the rear slightly corroded

o/f/side front seat runner stiff to move seat back and forward

Pass 27 Dec 2012 110,036 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 110,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Advise corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 19 Sep 2011 106,114 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 100,017 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2010 100,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 94,297 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 94,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,193 miles

O/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in o/s and n/s rear hubs

Pass 12 Feb 2008 91,242 miles

both front tyres wear on the inner and outer edges

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2008 91,242 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wear on the inner and outer edges

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2007 90,774 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 87,826 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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S63 NAL is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S63 NAL, 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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S63 NAL is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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