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S979 VKL

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,633 mi
Last recorded62,633 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 VKL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 62,633 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 62,633 miles

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

Cracks on nearside rear tyre sidewall

Cracks on nmearside rear,and offside rear lamps-no white light

small cracks in front indicator lamps

Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,227 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 59,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 56,789 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 56,789 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,381 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 54,381 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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S979 VKL is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S979 VKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S979 VKL registered?

S979 VKL is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S979 VKL safe to buy?

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