1998 Audi Cabriolet 2.8L Petrol · S296 DFC
1998 Audi Cabriolet (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 87,849 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI CABRIOLET
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2771cc
S296 DFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/06/2026
- 87,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S296 DFC Mileage History
- 08/12/202384,388 mi
- 03/12/202487,261 mi+2,873 mi
- 04/06/202587,284 mi+23 mi
- 11/06/202587,284 mi
- 12/06/202687,849 mi+565 mi
Average of roughly 1,379 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S296 DFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Audi Cabriolet (S296 DFC) between December 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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