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S80 TJS

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,902 mi
Last recorded129,902 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 TJS
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 129,902 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 129,862 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 128,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust join heavily corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2023 125,563 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 124,634 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 124,206 miles

slight play in nearside front top mounting

Pass 17 Nov 2020 122,350 miles

play in nearside front top strut mount

Fail 13 Nov 2020 122,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged fouling (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front flexi brake hoses cracking

play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 13 Nov 2019 122,186 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 122,185 miles

Brake valve leaking load valve on rear (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2018 122,157 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded at rear

Pass 4 Apr 2017 121,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in centre and rear exhaust silencers

Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,425 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 114,835 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 114,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,910 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 108,910 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 102,066 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 102,066 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Feb 2012 95,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Aug 2010 83,067 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 11 Sep 2009 75,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate deteriated

Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,911 miles

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,794 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,472 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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S80 TJS is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S80 TJS, 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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S80 TJS is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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