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T459 GKO

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,191 mi
Last recorded143,191 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT459 GKO
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 143,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 143,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 141,743 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 141,743 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 135,425 miles

Exhaust leak from rear silencer

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre worn on both edges

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 135,291 miles

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

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust leak from rear silencer

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre worn on both edges

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 131,953 miles

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

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

exhaust leak

o/s/f lower fog lamp broken

rear steel fuel pipes corroded

wear o/s/r hub

Fail 18 Jul 2012 131,943 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

exhaust leak

o/s/f lower fog lamp broken

rear steel fuel pipes corroded

wear o/s/r hub

Fail 17 Apr 2012 130,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all tyre pressures low

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2011 123,462 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large plastic under tray fitted to undewr side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 109,462 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 109,200 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 92,530 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 82,108 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 82,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,562 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 59,717 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 59,717 miles

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

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

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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T459 GKO is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T459 GKO, 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 T459 GKO registered?

T459 GKO is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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