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T578 BBY

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

97,985 mi
Last recorded97,985 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 BBY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 97,985 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 97,051 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 96,986 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 96,941 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,621 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 96,621 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 96,191 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 96,191 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 95,008 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 94,511 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 94,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 93,462 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 92,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 92,462 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 91,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

boot hard to latch close

Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,513 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 89,510 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 87,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside and out side edge

Fail 30 Apr 2012 87,470 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside and out side edge

Pass 5 May 2011 85,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 85,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 81,709 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 81,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 78,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 73,083 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 68,481 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,954 miles

Not alot of reserve handbrake travel

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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T578 BBY is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 T578 BBY, 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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T578 BBY is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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