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T543 DFC

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,734 mi
Last recorded123,734 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT543 DFC
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 123,734 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 120,502 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 115,366 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Has pin hole leak (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front outer wheel rim damaged

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2017 115,366 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Has pin hole leak (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front outer wheel rim damaged

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2016 111,860 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 108,067 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 108,043 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 103,370 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 99,998 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 99,886 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 99,862 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 98,120 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 98,112 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 91,850 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 87,971 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 82,371 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 82,366 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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T543 DFC is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T543 DFC, 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 T543 DFC registered?

T543 DFC is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T543 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T543 DFC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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