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T997 SFE

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,359 mi
Last recorded85,359 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT997 SFE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 85,359 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2010 85,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly worn

offside rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 6 Nov 2008 81,594 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 78,763 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ferrules on rear flexy brake hoses starting to corrode

Pass 14 Nov 2007 78,763 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ferrules on rear flexy brake hoses starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jan 2007 74,241 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T997 SFE is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T997 SFE, 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 T997 SFE registered?

T997 SFE is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T997 SFE safe to buy?

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