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T89 BFC

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,202 mi
Last recorded84,202 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT89 BFC
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 84,202 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak.

Fail 1 Nov 2014 83,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 83,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 80,659 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

poor pattern offside dipped beam

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2012 79,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

poor pattern offside dipped beam

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,099 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 78,099 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 76,396 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 23 Oct 2010 76,396 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2009 72,749 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 68,826 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 68,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,983 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 64,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,626 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 59,548 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 49,286 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 49,286 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T89 BFC is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T89 BFC, 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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T89 BFC is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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