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V216 KAS

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

132,782 mi
Last recorded132,782 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV216 KAS
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 132,782 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 128,312 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 128,312 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 122,968 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 118,359 miles

general corrosion on vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2022 118,359 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

general corrosion on vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,530 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,320 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 107,208 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 101,830 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,164 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 93,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 89,416 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 85,502 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,662 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,267 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front discs

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,952 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 68,950 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,090 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 60,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 52,009 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 52,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 44,468 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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V216 KAS is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V216 KAS, 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 V216 KAS registered?

V216 KAS is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V216 KAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V216 KAS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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