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V231 DGH

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,969 mi
Last recorded142,969 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 DGH
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 142,969 miles

Minor steering freeplay

Auxiliary belt very cracked

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

Brakes slightly imbalanced across axles

Centre exhaust is corroded and blowing slightly

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front top mounts are slightly worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 142,969 miles

Auxiliary belt very cracked

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

Brakes slightly imbalanced across axles

Centre exhaust is corroded and blowing slightly

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front top mounts are slightly worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Minor steering freeplay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 136,625 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear nearside tyre is very worn on outer edge and has an nail

Rear offside tyre is going out of shape on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2018 135,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear nearside tyre is very worn on outer edge and has an nail

Rear offside tyre is going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2017 112,498 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Front passenger seat and rear offside seat ()

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

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

Front nearside tyre is worn on inner edge

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering rack damp

Fail 29 Nov 2017 112,493 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Front passenger seat and rear offside seat ()

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

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

Front nearside tyre is worn on inner edge

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering rack damp

Pass 2 Dec 2016 84,958 miles

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

Front nearside tyre is bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2016 84,951 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front nearside tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,952 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 59,376 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,287 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 55,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 47,958 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,518 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 38,175 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,607 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,485 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 24,290 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,290 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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V231 DGH is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V231 DGH, 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 V231 DGH registered?

V231 DGH is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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