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T274 SDG

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,826 mi
Last recorded152,826 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 SDG
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 152,826 miles

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

rear shock absorber rested both

Fail 22 Jul 2026 152,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear shock absorber rested both

Pass 9 Jun 2023 151,496 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 151,496 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 149,511 miles

general corrosion to underside of car

nearside rear backing plate corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 149,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of car

nearside rear backing plate corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 146,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 146,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 139,715 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 138,713 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 137,030 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 136,943 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 133,623 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 129,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 125,769 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 122,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 118,682 miles

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

slight drag on o/s/f brake

Pass 8 Jul 2010 113,053 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 101,629 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 88,461 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 77,871 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 66,908 miles

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 66,908 miles

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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T274 SDG is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T274 SDG, 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 T274 SDG registered?

T274 SDG is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T274 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T274 SDG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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