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T243 RGP

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,967 mi
Last recorded113,967 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 RGP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2015 113,967 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 113,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 108,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 102,619 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 102,619 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 94,665 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,490 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 76,490 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 65,378 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,779 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,078 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 45,078 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,583 miles

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

o/side front indicator lens cracked ok at moment

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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T243 RGP is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T243 RGP, 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 T243 RGP registered?

T243 RGP is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T243 RGP safe to buy?

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