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S75 JRN

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

123,029 mi
Last recorded123,029 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 JRN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 123,029 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 122,973 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 122,873 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 122,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 122,579 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 121,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 121,314 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 120,552 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 119,831 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 119,059 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 119,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 118,064 miles

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

centre box corroded..corrosion front discs

Fail 21 Aug 2015 118,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre box corroded..corrosion front discs

Pass 1 Sep 2014 117,586 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 117,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 116,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 116,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 116,351 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 116,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 116,233 miles

FUEL FILTER LOOSE

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 109,260 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 109,053 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 99,230 miles

(1.3.2a)The high level stop lamps fitted "two of seven" do not operate when the service brake is applied.

(1.3.2b)"Five" of seven high level stop lamps function is impaired when the service brake pedal is applied

(2.5B.1a)The offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is split

(2.6.2)The offside rear wheel bearings have slight free play present

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose is deteriorating.(Leading)

(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake hose is deteriorating.(Leading)

(7.1.1a)(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer outer case is excessively deteriorated adjacent the mounting

The instrument display has a bulb failure warning lamp indicating that a fault exists

Fail 14 Oct 2009 98,880 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

(1.3.2a)The high level stop lamps fitted "two of seven" do not operate when the service brake is applied.

(1.3.2b)"Five" of seven high level stop lamps function is impaired when the service brake pedal is applied

(2.5B.1a)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is split

(2.5B.1a)The offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is split

(2.6.2)The offside rear wheel bearings have slight free play present

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are worn

(3.5.1h)The nearside rear brake disc faces are worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are worn

(3.5.1h)The offside rear brake disc faces are worn

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose is deteriorating.(Leading)

(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake hose is deteriorating.(Leading)

(4.1D1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(7.1.1a)(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer outer case is excessively deteriorated adjacent the mounting

The instrument display has a bulb failure warning lamp indicating that a fault exists

Pass 3 Oct 2008 87,871 miles

(1.3.2a)One of seven high level stop lamp bulbs inoperative

(2.5B.1a)the nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is split

(2.6.2)the nearside rear wheel bearings have slight play present

(2.6.2)the offside rear wheel bearings have slight play present

(3.6B.2c)the offside front steel brake pipe through bracket on suspension leg is slightly chafing against the suspension due to a loose brake pipe bracket

(4.1D1)the offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Fail 2 Oct 2008 87,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

(1.3.2a)One of seven high level stop lamp bulbs inoperative

(2.5B.1a)the nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is split

(2.6.2)the nearside rear wheel bearings have slight play present

(2.6.2)the offside rear wheel bearings have slight play present

(3.6B.2c)the offside front steel brake pipe through bracket on suspension leg is slightly chafing against the suspension due to a loose brake pipe bracket

(4.1D1)the offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Pass 3 Oct 2007 83,985 miles

(4.1.D.1)nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 2 Nov 2006 77,465 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 77,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 77,422 miles

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

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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S75 JRN is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 S75 JRN, 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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S75 JRN is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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