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T817 LAC

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,771 mi
Last recorded97,771 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT817 LAC
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 97,771 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner side.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 93,012 miles

front wishbone bushes deteriorating

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre on limit and bold on inside edge

windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Aug 2016 93,012 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

exhaust corroding

front wishbone bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre on limit and bold on inside edge

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,249 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2014 88,537 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Front wishbone inner bushes split & have play - BOARDERLINE.

OS front tyre badly worn on inner edge - approaching limit.

Oil contamination NSFront & wishbone?

Play in front strop tops.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,970 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 85,970 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,605 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 84,439 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 83,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brakes binding slightly.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 83,369 miles

Offside rear brakes binding slightly.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 82,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 79,559 miles

nearside front subframe (rear bush) appears to have weak bush support/strength.

offside rear brake is binding.

water in bulkhead area near fuses. trim missing??

Pass 21 Nov 2007 76,517 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 71,886 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 71,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 66,592 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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T817 LAC is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue 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 T817 LAC, 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 T817 LAC registered?

T817 LAC is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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