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T389 DFC

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

139,735 mi
Last recorded139,735 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT389 DFC
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 139,735 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x3 rear ()

Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust system corroded

bonnet catches stiff

Fail 2 Sep 2019 139,735 miles

Exhaust system insecure several mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently not locking (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x3 rear ()

Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 139,267 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 139,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 139,265 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 136,547 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 136,547 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 133,913 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 133,913 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2015 125,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres worn uneven

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 125,808 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres worn uneven

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 118,711 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 118,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2013 111,460 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2012 105,745 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 May 2012 105,745 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2011 97,950 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 97,950 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 89,726 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 89,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 80,208 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 80,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 72,062 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 67,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 63,766 miles

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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T389 DFC is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 T389 DFC, 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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T389 DFC is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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