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S81 GGP

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,289 mi
Last recorded92,289 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 GGP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,289 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 92,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 90,230 miles

n/s rear tyre badly perished

Fail 7 Apr 2016 90,230 miles

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

n/s rear tyre badly perished

Pass 17 Jul 2014 88,987 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear silencer corroded, front joints corroded

both front seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 15 Jul 2014 88,984 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear silencer corroded, front joints corroded

both front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,448 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,431 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2012 82,431 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,176 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 77,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,463 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,962 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,558 miles

Advise O/S/F seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 61,553 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Advise O/S/F seatbelt slow to retract

Advise overheating

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,950 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 20 Nov 2007 53,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Advise N/S/R tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2006 45,604 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 41,116 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 31,042 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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S81 GGP is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S81 GGP, 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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S81 GGP is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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