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T488 MJA

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,541 mi
Last recorded114,541 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 MJA
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 114,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged evidence of run flat damage on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 112,552 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 112,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 110,533 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,323 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2018 102,323 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2017 89,950 miles

Rear parking brake only just passed brake efficiency test at 18%

Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

parking brake efficency only just passed

Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,768 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,137 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,524 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,101 miles

off side rear tyre outer side wall slight craking

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,257 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,718 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil level low

Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,371 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 43,371 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,851 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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T488 MJA is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T488 MJA, 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 T488 MJA registered?

T488 MJA is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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