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V236 MTM

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

137,736 mi
Last recorded137,736 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 MTM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 137,736 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipe slightly rusty

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 137,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipe slightly rusty

oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2014 131,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2014 131,591 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 125,798 miles

BOTH FRONT HUBS corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 117,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

vehicle does not rev smoothly

Fail 24 Jan 2013 117,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

vehicle does not rev smoothly

Pass 26 Jan 2012 108,856 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 108,738 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside 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 brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 100,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 20 Jan 2011 100,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 92,633 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2010 92,633 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 82,802 miles

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres tread low/scrubbed

Fail 4 Nov 2008 82,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres tread low/scrubbed

Pass 8 Oct 2007 72,078 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side off side rear brake flex pipe ferrules slightly corroder

Fail 3 Oct 2007 72,078 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side off side rear brake flex pipe ferrules slightly corroder

Pass 20 Oct 2006 61,573 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 18 Oct 2006 61,573 miles

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

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

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

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)

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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V236 MTM is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V236 MTM, 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 V236 MTM registered?

V236 MTM is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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