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S847 UDB

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,031 mi
Last recorded148,031 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 UDB
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 148,031 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension bump stops perished

Fuel filter mounting broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 148,024 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension bump stops perished

Fuel filter mounting broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 143,905 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres treads slightly perished

Fail 30 May 2017 143,905 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported broken clamp (7.1.1)

Central Rear Fuel system component leaking pipe (7.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres treads slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2016 139,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 139,929 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 134,124 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 134,124 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 131,119 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 127,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 127,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 120,970 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 117,742 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 105,628 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 96,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front seatbelt returning slightly slow

Fail 28 Apr 2009 96,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front seatbelt returning slightly slow

Pass 7 Apr 2008 91,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 84,131 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 84,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,248 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 76,197 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S847 UDB is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 S847 UDB, 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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S847 UDB is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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