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S865 UMS

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,576 mi
Last recorded78,576 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 UMS
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 78,576 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance And o/s/f fog light glass broken (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/F Fog light glass broken

O/S/F Tyre getting low on tread on outer edge & O/S/R tyre starting to get low on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 67,909 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 64,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 62,410 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2011 61,222 miles

offside front and nearside front wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 59,117 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 59,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,668 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 45,668 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 43,944 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 43,944 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S865 UMS is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S865 UMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S865 UMS registered?

S865 UMS is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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