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T552 KAB

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,441 mi
Last recorded76,441 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT552 KAB
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 76,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 76,423 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front upper hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 76,423 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front upper hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,162 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 73,967 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracked on tread & sidewall

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres over ten years old

Fail 20 Jul 2021 73,966 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracked on tread & sidewall

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres over ten years old

Pass 17 Aug 2020 72,859 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Jul 2019 71,287 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,666 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 70,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,764 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear lamp water inside

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

boot inop

Fail 13 May 2016 67,224 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear damaged lamp (water inside)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

boot will not open

Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Aug 2014 65,784 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,404 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 64,404 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,140 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,416 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,137 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 61,137 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,247 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,812 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,952 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,986 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T552 KAB is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T552 KAB, 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 T552 KAB registered?

T552 KAB is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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