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S718 FWW

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,451 mi
Last recorded127,451 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 FWW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 127,451 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 125,595 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 125,342 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 124,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 124,601 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 124,540 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 123,358 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 122,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 121,734 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 119,197 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 119,018 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 117,332 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 115,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 4 Oct 2011 114,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 114,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 111,380 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 107,652 miles

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

Offside 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 29 Sep 2008 104,191 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 100,192 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 93,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 90,633 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 90,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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S718 FWW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S718 FWW, 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 S718 FWW registered?

S718 FWW is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S718 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S718 FWW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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