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TAW 81H

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,418 mi
Last recorded88,418 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 81H
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 88,418 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under of vehicle corrosion various

Pass 11 Jul 2025 88,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under of vehicle corrosion various

Pass 16 May 2024 87,592 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 86,636 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 86,636 miles

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 85,290 miles

Minor coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 85,280 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 84,652 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2013 83,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,072 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 82,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,696 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 79,696 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,346 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 78,346 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,917 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 73,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,840 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 67,840 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,036 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 57,043 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,652 miles

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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TAW 81H is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TAW 81H, 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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TAW 81H is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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