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V162 RNP

1999 Audi Convertible

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,920 mi
Last recorded133,920 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi Convertible72,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 RNP
MakeAudi
ModelConvertible
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 133,920 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 133,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 123,109 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 116,569 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 116,569 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 109,243 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 109,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,632 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 97,136 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,136 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 90,035 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 90,035 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 84,441 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 79,268 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 73,458 miles

offside front and nearside front inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 29 Jan 2008 73,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake slightly over adjusted

offside front and nearside front inner and outer treads to shoulders worn and tread close to legal limit(2mm),recommend renewal of tyres as soon as possible

Fail 14 Mar 2007 68,867 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,867 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2006 63,605 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Convertible?

Based on 3,407 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,623
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Registration plate lamp not working 56
position lamp(s) not working 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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V162 RNP is a 1999 Audi Convertible in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1999 Audi Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 72,293 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 Convertible fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V162 RNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Convertible typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Audi Convertible is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V162 RNP is a 1999 Audi Convertible, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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