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T417 OEF

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,575 mi
Last recorded144,575 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT417 OEF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 144,575 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 144,259 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak

underside fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 3 May 2023 144,255 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak

underside fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Sep 2022 144,076 miles

slight play to n/s/front top mount

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake ferrule corroding

Nearside Rear brake ferrule corroding

Offside headlight cracked

exhaust system corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroded

signs of oil leak

slight play to both front seats

Fail 17 Aug 2022 144,073 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake ferrule corroding

Nearside Rear brake ferrule corroding

Offside headlight cracked

exhaust system corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroded

signs of oil leak

slight play to both front seats

slight play to n/s/front top mount

Pass 12 Jun 2019 138,718 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 132,402 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 132,401 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 131,238 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 131,238 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 125,375 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 125,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 117,436 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 107,780 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 107,780 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 96,042 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 89,063 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 88,399 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 88,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 82,895 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 78,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 73,021 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 73,021 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2007 69,700 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 67,396 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 67,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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T417 OEF is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T417 OEF, 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 T417 OEF registered?

T417 OEF is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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