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V260 DBN

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,976 mi
Last recorded120,976 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 DBN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 120,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe area (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes at rear corroded advise attention

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in both rear wheel hubs/bearings

Fail 4 Oct 2017 120,937 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively missing screen at top? (8.2.2)

Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls split exposing inner cords both sides of car (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe area (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes at rear corroded advise attention

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Slight play in both rear wheel hubs/bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2016 116,462 miles

discs worn

engine mounts split slight play

exhaust blowing

metal fuel pipes at rear by filter corroded

slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2015 11,539 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 115,537 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear tyre starting to crack and persish

Pass 28 Jun 2014 114,958 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 114,936 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 114,918 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 112,385 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 112,284 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

boot lid full of water

high level brake lamp dim

slight play & both rear wheels

some movement in front subframe rear bushes

some movement in wishbone rear bushes

water leak from engine bay

Pass 11 Jul 2008 112,284 miles

boot lid full of water

high level brake lamp dim

slight play & both rear wheels

some movement in front subframe rear bushes

some movement in wishbone rear bushes

water leak from engine bay

Fail 3 Oct 2007 110,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 110,060 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 92,535 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 89,682 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 89,682 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V260 DBN is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V260 DBN, 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 V260 DBN registered?

V260 DBN is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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