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V290 KCV

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Purple Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,799 mi
Last recorded104,799 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 KCV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 104,799 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner wall

Pass 5 Jun 2013 103,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2012 100,309 miles

Brake disc,s allround worn

Exhaust badly deteriorated

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 100,309 miles

Brake disc,s allround worn

Exhaust badly deteriorated

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 90,520 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Brake disc,s allround slightly worn

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

Pass 19 May 2010 81,005 miles

Brake disc,s allround slightly worn

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

Fail 19 May 2010 81,005 miles

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

Brake disc,s allround slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2009 72,422 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 72,422 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 61,764 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,139 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 42,849 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 KCV is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Purple with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KCV, 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 KCV registered?

V290 KCV is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is V290 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V290 KCV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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