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S881 PGA

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,915 mi
Last recorded118,915 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 PGA
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 118,915 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 118,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 113,611 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 110,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 109,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 106,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 6 Dec 2010 100,902 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 96,010 miles

front inner brake pads look low

fuel pipes corroding (rear)

rear and center exhaust boxs corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2008 89,920 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 89,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 84,640 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 85,453 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 75,704 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 9 Aug 2006 75,704 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

near side rear tyre tread getting low

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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S881 PGA is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S881 PGA, 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 S881 PGA registered?

S881 PGA is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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