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S797 JRH

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,153 mi
Last recorded104,153 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 JRH
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 104,153 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 98,817 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 98,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 94,237 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 88,716 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,823 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 81,831 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear fuel metal pipe corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2010 81,831 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

over head stop lamp very dim

rear fuel metal pipe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2007 80,930 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 73,971 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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S797 JRH is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S797 JRH, 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 S797 JRH registered?

S797 JRH is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S797 JRH safe to buy?

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