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T472 VPP

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,988 mi
Last recorded174,988 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT472 VPP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 174,988 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 159,373 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 158,770 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine noise noted at top of engine, further investigation suggested

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 142,753 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt checked without childseat removal

Fail 23 Apr 2012 142,752 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear seatbelt checked without childseat removal

Pass 13 Apr 2011 125,105 miles

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

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

Nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts checked without childseat removal

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 124,851 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts checked without childseat removal

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 105,276 miles

2 bulbs not working hi-level stop lamp

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2010 105,041 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

2 bulbs not working hi-level stop lamp

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 86,384 miles

2x bulbs not working hi-levev stop lamp

damage to rear bumper covered in tape

different size tyres front and rear

slight movement n/s/f lower swivel advise replacement

Fail 21 Mar 2009 86,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear position lamp lens damaged and covered with tape

tyres on rear axle different size to tyres on front

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 25 Apr 2008 85,710 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 85,258 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 83,353 miles

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

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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T472 VPP is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T472 VPP, 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 T472 VPP registered?

T472 VPP is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T472 VPP safe to buy?

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