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V286 NAY

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,049 mi
Last recorded107,049 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 NAY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 107,049 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

under side and suspension components coated with underseal

Fail 15 Jul 2024 107,045 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating and slightly binding (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 103,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2022 103,210 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 103,204 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 103,203 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damaged/cracked over windscreen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn/perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,848 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stabiliser bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 101,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 101,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 100,909 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 100,909 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 99,285 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Dec 2011 93,630 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 93,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 88,283 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 81,288 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 81,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,447 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 68,477 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 56,365 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 56,365 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Oct 2006 56,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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V286 NAY is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V286 NAY, 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 V286 NAY registered?

V286 NAY is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V286 NAY safe to buy?

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