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V290 EBL

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,806 mi
Last recorded122,806 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 122,806 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 121,705 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 121,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 121,322 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 121,321 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 121,249 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 121,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 111,116 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 102,152 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 90,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 76,817 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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V290 EBL is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V290 EBL, 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 V290 EBL registered?

V290 EBL is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V290 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V290 EBL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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