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XIW 9532

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

163,264 mi
Last recorded163,264 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 9532
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 163,264 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front washers poor

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

Nearside Front wing rusted/damaged covered in tape

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded very poor condition ()

Pass 16 Aug 2022 162,642 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints and rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front washers are poor but just hitting screen

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front wing rusted and taped up

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from the rear very slight dampness ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 161,669 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At both rear silencers.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded but not causing sharp edge

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 161,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear brake light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At both rear silencers.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded but not causing sharp edge

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 154,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At both rear silencers. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing corroded but not causing sharp edge.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Half of high level brake light working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 154,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At catalyst. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust generally in poor condition.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At both rear silencers. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose One securing strap corroded away at rear sleeve. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At rear. ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing corroded but not causing a sharp edge.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Half of high level brake light working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 151,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 151,147 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 May 2017 143,214 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 May 2017 143,214 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 137,099 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Roof light flashing

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 130,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 130,188 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 119,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 112,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 104,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

fuel pump mounting corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 102,085 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 102,085 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 99,285 miles

Both front tyres show wear at edges, and close to wear bars,

Center exhaust silencer is rusty,

Exhaust emission values difficult to attain.

FRont brakes are out of ballance.

Nearside rear seat belt is attached to childs seat full exam not posible.

Rear brake pads appear low but servicable.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Slight binding at nearside rear wheel.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 95,312 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 95,312 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 95,028 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 95,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 91,368 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 91,368 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 83,563 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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XIW 9532 is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XIW 9532, 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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XIW 9532 is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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