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T293 BGU

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,290 mi
Last recorded83,290 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT293 BGU
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 83,290 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Front brake discs corroding on inside

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nail in offside front tyre wall

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

Nearside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front anti roll bar lower link ball joint slight movement

Fail 6 Jul 2011 83,289 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Front brake discs corroding on inside

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nail in offside front tyre wall

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

Nearside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front anti roll bar lower link ball joint slight movement

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,704 miles

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

front brake discs corroding on inside

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads low

slight distortion nearside rear wheel rim

slight movement both front lower wishbone front bushes

slight movement nearside front suspension upper attatchment

Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,016 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 78,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 71,669 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 71,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,613 miles

Offside front fog lamp broken

Offside front top antiroll bar link joint dust cover split

Fail 8 Mar 2007 67,613 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside front fog lamp broken

Offside front top antiroll bar link joint dust cover split

Pass 7 Mar 2006 64,632 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 64,632 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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T293 BGU is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T293 BGU, 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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T293 BGU is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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