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R70 AVA

1998 Audi Convertible

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,729 mi
Last recorded92,729 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi Convertible78,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 AVA
MakeAudi
ModelConvertible
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 92,729 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,723 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 92,626 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 92,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Fail 19 May 2018 92,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,022 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 91,895 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 91,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 90,759 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 90,754 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 87,267 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 87,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 81,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 81,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,684 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,282 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer wall slight cut

Fail 14 Jan 2010 70,282 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer wall slight cut

Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,208 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,599 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 61,599 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,832 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 49,756 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Convertible?

Based on 3,407 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,623
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Registration plate lamp not working 56
position lamp(s) not working 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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R70 AVA is a 1998 Audi Convertible in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 78,034 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Convertible fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R70 AVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Convertible typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Audi Convertible is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R70 AVA is a 1998 Audi Convertible, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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