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T973 AFC

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,254 mi
Last recorded99,254 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT973 AFC
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 99,254 miles

all tyres surface cracking

Fail 14 Jan 2013 96,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 96,918 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,288 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2011 95,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

coolant level low

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 90,913 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2009 86,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 80,666 miles

Offsuide rear brake disc corroded, inner pad possably low, recommend brake check.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 80,666 miles

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

Offsuide rear brake disc corroded, inner pad possably low, recommend brake check.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 74,156 miles

o/s/ brake disc pitted/corroded.

o/s/f brake starting to bind.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 70,550 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 70,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly/perish.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 62,493 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 62,493 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak.

front top flexible brake hoses starting to deterioarte.

play in o/s/f wishbone bushes.

slight play in steering rack.

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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T973 AFC is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T973 AFC, 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 T973 AFC registered?

T973 AFC is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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