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T437 SDT

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,502 mi
Last recorded140,502 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT437 SDT
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 140,502 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 140,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 140,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

front wheel not in aligement

rear suspension not working as intented

Pass 19 Sep 2011 140,446 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 143,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 137,897 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 137,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 129,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 119,275 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f seat belt ir mechanism slow to retract

Pass 11 Mar 2008 119,275 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt ir mechanism slow to retract

Pass 23 Mar 2007 108,559 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 108,559 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake hose flexi starting to crack

Pass 9 Mar 2006 96,011 miles

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

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

exhaust system becoming rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2006 96,011 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

exhaust system becoming rusty

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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T437 SDT is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T437 SDT, 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 T437 SDT registered?

T437 SDT is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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