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S981 BFS

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,744 mi
Last recorded146,744 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 BFS
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 146,744 miles

drivers door lower trim insecure

exhaust system, fuel pipes and suspension components rusty

front wishbone bushes perished

high level brake light incomplete

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside headlight damaged

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 24 Jun 2021 146,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

drivers door lower trim insecure

exhaust system, fuel pipes and suspension components rusty

front wishbone bushes perished

high level brake light incomplete

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside headlight damaged

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 15 Apr 2019 146,473 miles

all brake discs slightly rusty

all rear suspension has surface corrosion

drivers door lower trim insecure

exhaust system rusty esp at joints and slight blows on joints

front to rear fuel lines rusty

front wishbone bushes perished

high level brake light incomplete

o/s headlamp stone chipped

slight engine and gearbox oil weeps

Pass 9 May 2018 145,365 miles

all rear suspension has surface corrosion

drivers door lower trim insecure

exhaust system rusty esp at joints and slight blows on joints

front to rear fuel lines rusty

front wishbone bushes perished

high level brake light incomplete

o/s headlamp stone chipped

roof warning light flashing

slight engine and gearbox oil weeps

stone chips in screen

Pass 12 May 2017 144,866 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

front to rear fuel lines rusty

o/s headlamp stone chipped

o/s/f wishbone very rusty

slight engine and gearbox oil weeps

all rear suspension has surface corrosion

both rear tyres worn and perished

drivers door lower trim insecure

exhaust system rusty esp at joints

slight play at o/s/f anti roll bar link

stone chips in screen

Pass 21 Apr 2016 144,280 miles

drivers door lower trim insecure

exhaust rusty at the front joint

front brake discs slightly rusty

n/s rear tyre worn slightly outer edge

o/s headlight damaged [water in the headlight]

slight lift both front top suspension mounts

slight oil leak

slight play o/s front anti-roll bar link

small stone chip windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2015 144,260 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 143,589 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 143,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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 Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 138,437 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 133,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount rubber broken

Fail 18 Jul 2012 133,100 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

centre exhaust mount rubber broken

near side front inner brake pad appears worn low

Pass 11 Jul 2011 128,031 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Jul 2011 128,031 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 121,291 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 114,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 114,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 106,676 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 98,608 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 98,598 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 87,725 miles

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

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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S981 BFS is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S981 BFS, 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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S981 BFS is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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