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T453 PDD

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,164 mi
Last recorded99,164 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT453 PDD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,164 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer boots (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 99,164 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer boots (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,960 miles

nearside front indcator damaged

offside rear light broken not showing white light

Fail 27 Feb 2012

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front inner discs not in good conditon

nearside front indcator damaged

offside rear light broken not showing white light

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,085 miles

Nail in rear tyre

brake discs in poor condition

lower suspension arm bushes have slight play

n/s front anti roll bar link has slight play

top shock mounts have slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2009 81,197 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Damage to o/s rear wheel arch.

N/S front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 81,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Damage to o/s rear wheel arch.

N/S front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,677 miles

(5) Both front bottom suspension arm bushes deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Front No plate deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Offside rear lamp lens broken.

(6) Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged slightly.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,616 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,921 miles

(6) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

(6) Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on edges.

Pass 8 Oct 2005 58,453 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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T453 PDD is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T453 PDD, 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 T453 PDD registered?

T453 PDD is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T453 PDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T453 PDD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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