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T870 CNO

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,022 mi
Last recorded137,022 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT870 CNO
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 137,022 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Oct 2022 137,022 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 137,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak from thermostat

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower inline fuel pump holder rusted but still secure

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Water pump drive belt slack

Pass 14 Jun 2019 136,989 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 May 2018 136,345 miles

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, sills,front and rear suspension

Fail 22 May 2018 136,345 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface rust underneath vehicle, floor, sills,front and rear suspension

Pass 3 Apr 2013 134,767 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 134,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 132,948 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

dip tube broken

o/s/r brake disc corroded and distorted

Fail 17 Apr 2012 132,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

dip tube broken

o/s/r brake disc corroded and distorted

Fail 5 Apr 2012 132,901 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 112,892 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 112,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 106,330 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 103,161 miles

Brake discs generally corroded.

Front o.s and n.s brake hoses becoming perished.

Stone chip/ crack at o.s headlamp lens.

Uneven wear at tyres generally, serviceable but inner tyre treads worn prematurely.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 103,161 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake discs generally corroded.

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

Centre stoplamp not functioning.

Front o.s and n.s brake hoses becoming perished.

N.s headlamp aim at minimum horizontal limit & close to o.s limit.

O.s front tyre pressure low.

O.s headlamp aim at minimum horizontal limit & close to o.s limit.

Stone chip/ crack at o.s headlamp lens.

Uneven wear at tyres generally, serviceable but inner tyre treads worn prematurely.

Fail 22 Nov 2007 85,991 miles

Centre rear brake light not functioning.

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

Nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter becoming perished.

Nearside rear tyre begining to wear on outer tread.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 85,991 miles

Centre rear brake light not functioning.

Nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter becoming perished.

Nearside rear tyre begining to wear on outer tread.

Fail 18 Nov 2006 74,414 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Engine oil level was very low and contaminated.

O.s and n.s front amber indicator bulbs becoming pale.

O.s and n.s headlamp aims at maximum permissible limit to o.s.

O.s inner and outer tyre treads worn.

Pass 18 Nov 2006 74,414 miles

Engine oil level was very low and contaminated.

O.s and n.s front amber indicator bulbs becoming pale.

O.s and n.s headlamp aims at maximum permissible limit to o.s.

O.s inner and outer tyre treads worn.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 66,725 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 66,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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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T870 CNO is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T870 CNO, 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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T870 CNO is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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