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S655 JGX

1998 Audi Cabriolet

White Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

94,364 mi
Last recorded94,364 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 JGX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 94,364 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 94,363 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking middle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 90,563 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 88,259 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 85,046 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 81,926 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 80,659 miles

o/s/f exhaust flange is deteriated

Fail 2 Dec 2021 80,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f exhaust flange is deteriated

Pass 14 Dec 2020 75,387 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 75,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 75,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 74,384 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 73,474 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 70,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake hose bracket is lose but not insucure

Fail 22 Dec 2014 70,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake hose bracket is slightly insucure

Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,441 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 67,809 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 65,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 65,912 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 64,553 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 62,083 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 57,701 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 53,668 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 50,410 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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S655 JGX is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in White with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S655 JGX, 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 S655 JGX registered?

S655 JGX is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S655 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S655 JGX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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