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S969 DAR

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,449 mi
Last recorded88,449 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 DAR
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2013 88,449 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 83,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,368 miles

eye level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2011 73,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

eye level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,257 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 60,957 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 60,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,745 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 54,702 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,472 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 50,472 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,445 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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S969 DAR is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S969 DAR, 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 S969 DAR registered?

S969 DAR is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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