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T451 VTW

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,280 mi
Last recorded95,280 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT451 VTW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 95,280 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 94,471 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake discs rusty.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside rear tyre low on tread.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit.

Wiper blades slightly smeary.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 94,471 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake discs rusty.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside rear tyre low on tread.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit.

Wiper blades slightly smeary.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,188 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Front number plate cracked.

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

Retest carried out by D. Paxton-White

Fail 22 Oct 2014 93,187 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Chip in windscreen.

Front number plate cracked.

Offside front tyre low on tread.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 92,863 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 Oct 2013 92,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2012 90,952 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,978 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 84,978 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres warn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades slightly worn. nearside rear tyre sidewall cut.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 60,008 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,435 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 51,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 39,282 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Fail 5 May 2006 39,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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T451 VTW is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T451 VTW, 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 T451 VTW registered?

T451 VTW is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T451 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T451 VTW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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