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V126 HLB

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,537 mi
Last recorded145,537 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 HLB
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 145,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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 28 Sep 2016 140,564 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 136,560 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 130,602 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 123,533 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 115,590 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 112,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2011 112,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2010 108,242 miles

both front indicator lenses broken

n/s/f flexi hose perishing

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2010 108,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front indicator lenses broken

n/s/f flexi hose perishing

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2009 104,532 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Tyres wearing slightly.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 101,110 miles

front flexi hose perished

Fail 17 Nov 2008 101,014 miles

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)

front flexi hose perished

Pass 18 Oct 2007 93,870 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 93,786 miles

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

Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 89,579 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 84,641 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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V126 HLB is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V126 HLB, 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 V126 HLB registered?

V126 HLB is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V126 HLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V126 HLB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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