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V150 DDY

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

161,647 mi
Last recorded161,647 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV150 DDY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2015 161,647 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs worn and pitted on inner face

fuel lines corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 161,405 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)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 155,993 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 155,993 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil low

Pass 16 Oct 2012 151,360 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 151,348 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 151,179 miles

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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 139,737 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 139,736 miles

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)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 125,080 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 125,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2008 109,176 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 109,176 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 93,091 miles

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

center brake lamp has bulbs not working

Pass 7 Aug 2006 78,137 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

screen washer jets partly blocked

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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V150 DDY is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 V150 DDY, 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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V150 DDY is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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