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S48 DWL

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,893 mi
Last recorded134,893 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 DWL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 134,893 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 134,597 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 134,124 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 133,362 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 133,360 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 131,661 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 130,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm inner bush (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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 128,654 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 126,924 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 125,174 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 124,474 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 124,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 122,517 miles

both front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

both number plates are slightly deteriorated

nearside door mirror glass is cracked

nearside front lower swivel dust cover has a pin hole

nearside track rod end dust cover has a pin hole

rear tyres are wearing on the edges

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

stone chips in screen

Fail 9 Apr 2013 116,731 miles

Both front anti roll bar d bushes worn.

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play in.

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

Exhaust generally rusty.

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

NS mirror glass cracked.

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

Undertray cable tied on.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 116,731 miles

Both front anti roll bar d bushes worn.

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play in.

Exhaust generally rusty.

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

NS mirror glass cracked.

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

Undertray cable tied on.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 110,713 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 105,151 miles

rear silencer corroded

roof light is flashing on dash

both front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres are wearing close to the limit (2mm)

front and rear number plates are slightly deteriorated

nearside door mirror glass damaged

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2010 100,290 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 100,290 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cambelt?

temp gauge inop

Pass 2 Apr 2009 96,453 miles

Exhaust downpipe to centre join bolts VERY rusty

Front discs inner faces poor

NSF brake hose cracked

Rear brake discs worn

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Apr 2009 96,453 miles

Exhaust downpipe to centre join bolts VERY rusty

Front discs inner faces poor

NSF brake hose cracked

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

Rear brake discs worn

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2008 92,256 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 92,256 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2007 84,879 miles

cv boots near to splitting

front pads over half worn

n/s wing mirror cracked

o/s/f fog light cracked and holed

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

wipers smear

Fail 17 Apr 2007 84,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cv boots near to splitting

front pads over half worn

n/s wing mirror cracked

o/s/f fog light cracked and holed

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

wipers smear

Pass 9 Mar 2006 72,217 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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S48 DWL is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1999 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 91,286 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 S48 DWL, 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 27 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S48 DWL registered?

S48 DWL is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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