MOT Status
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153,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users petrol leak from pipe behind front sub frame (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
unable to check front wheel bearings (as unable to rotate wheels)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All vehicle flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR + OSR *Advise fix* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSF + OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door sticky when opening from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
General corrosion to chassis, body, brakes, steering and suspension systems
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources *Advise fix* (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play *Advise fix* (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Washer jet inoperative NSF still provides fluid to clear screen *Advise fix*
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Advise fix* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play *Advise fix* (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested Not completed due to possible engine fault (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Not completed due to possible engine fault (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All vehicle flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR + OSR *Advise fix* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSF + OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door sticky when opening from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
General corrosion to chassis, body, brakes, steering and suspension systems
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources *Advise fix* (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play *Advise fix* (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Washer jet inoperative NSF still provides fluid to clear screen *Advise fix*
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Advise fix* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play *Advise fix* (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front original weld cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre cracked
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs in poor condition (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs in poor condition (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre cracked
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs in poor condition (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs in poor condition (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK TUBE BROKEN.
EXHAUST CORRODED.
EXHAUST FRONT BOX/INTERNALS SLIGHTLY LOOSE.
FRONT TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.
METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED.
REAR PLASTIC SCREEN SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.
SMALL CRACK AT R/H/F INDICATOR LENS.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK TUBE BROKEN.
EXHAUST CORRODED.
EXHAUST FRONT BOX/INTERNALS SLIGHTLY LOOSE.
FRONT TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.
METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED.
REAR PLASTIC SCREEN SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.
SMALL CRACK AT R/H/F INDICATOR LENS.
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK GUIDE BROKEN.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.
EXHAUST FRONT SECTION CORRODED.
FRONT INDICATORS FLASHING SLIGHTLY WHITE.
L/H NUMBER PLATE LIGHT SLIGHTLY DULL.
POOR VISIBILITY AT REAR SCREEN.
SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.
SLIGHTLY LONG TRAVEL AT FOOTBRAKE.
SURFACE CORROSION AT INNER SIDES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS.
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK GUIDE BROKEN.
EXHAUST CORRODED.
INTERNALS LOOSE AT INSIDE OF FRONT EXHAUST BOX.
POOR VISIBILITY AT REAR SCREEN.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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T83 VAE is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 T83 VAE, 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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T83 VAE is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 7 April 1999.
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