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V227 EGM

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

154,243 mi
Last recorded154,243 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 EGM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 154,243 miles

Offside Front from inside slight stiff to open

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2022 154,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front from inside slight stiff to open

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 149,526 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 149,483 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible DIPPED BEAM (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible DIPPED BEAM (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 141,707 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 141,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 131,918 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 131,914 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 126,232 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

frontpipe exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 7 Apr 2015 126,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

frontpipe exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 28 Jan 2014 119,369 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 119,367 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 111,901 miles

front and rear n/s ans o/s break hoses perishing

front exhaust joint corroding

ns/os rear suspention arm bushes perishing

rear exhaust corroding

rear springs corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2013 111,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front and rear n/s ans o/s break hoses perishing

front exhaust joint corroding

ns/os rear suspention arm bushes perishing

rear exhaust corroding

rear springs corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,041 miles

os front head lamp cracked not affecting aim

os rear tyre worn in centure

rear disks corrodid/worn

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 28 May 2010 88,240 miles

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

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Fail 28 May 2010 88,240 miles

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

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

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

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 28 May 2009 81,178 miles

Front discs slightly worn and lipped

Front windscreen slight perishing around edges

N/S & O/S rear wheel bearings very slight play

O/S/R tyre perishing

exhaust system jointing bolts badly corroded

metal fuel pipes under car slight corrosion

rear discs slight corrosion and wear

Pass 6 Mar 2008 72,437 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 72,437 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 67,386 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 67,386 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 62,181 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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V227 EGM is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 V227 EGM, 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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V227 EGM is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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