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STE 176L

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,022 mi
Last recorded68,022 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTE 176L
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 68,022 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 67,855 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 66,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 64,192 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 61,983 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 60,192 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 57,720 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 57,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 55,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 54,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 54,188 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,366 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,555 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 51,501 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,501 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,816 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,106 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 47,106 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2010 43,752 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 43,752 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,765 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 40,765 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 20 May 2008 38,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 May 2008 38,378 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 37,500 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 35,070 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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STE 176L is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 STE 176L, 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

How do I check the history of STE 176L?

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What year was STE 176L registered?

STE 176L is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is STE 176L safe to buy?

The MOT history for STE 176L shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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