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XNY 685

1998 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,536 mi
Last recorded103,536 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi Cabriolet91,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNY 685
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 103,536 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 101,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 100,031 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 99,598 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 97,652 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 97,281 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,454 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,255 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 91,310 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 87,605 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 86,428 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 84,478 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 82,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,263 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 82,263 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 78,290 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

both nearside and offside driveshaft gaiters stress cracked

one segment of high level brake light not working

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2009 78,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both nearside and offside driveshaft gaiters stress cracked

one segment of high level brake light not working

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2008 72,645 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 72,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/r tyre tread low

Fail 2 Jul 2008 72,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 63,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly distorted

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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XNY 685 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 81%.

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 XNY 685, 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 XNY 685 registered?

XNY 685 is a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is XNY 685 safe to buy?

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