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T462 FFV

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,510 mi
Last recorded95,510 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT462 FFV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 95,510 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front upper shock absorber top mountings slight lift/play

rear service brake just met requirements

Fail 24 Sep 2025 95,510 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front upper shock absorber top mountings slight lift/play

rear service brake just met requirements

Offside Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 93,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 91,171 miles

osf wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 4 Oct 2023 91,171 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osf wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,969 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 89,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,922 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in suspension

Pass 29 Sep 2020 86,261 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in suspension

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 86,261 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in suspension

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 84,809 miles

High level brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Slight play

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Slight play

Fail 23 Sep 2019 84,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

High level brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Slight play

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,210 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

high level brake light inop

steel fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 83,194 miles

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

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

high level brake light inop

steel fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2017 81,698 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 81,698 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,479 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 80,479 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,739 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 77,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,296 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 75,296 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,958 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,393 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 70,393 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,169 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,065 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 64,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,611 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 63,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,683 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 59,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2007 51,176 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,685 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 43,685 miles

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

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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T462 FFV is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T462 FFV, 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 T462 FFV registered?

T462 FFV is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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