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V304 JGU

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,683 mi
Last recorded149,683 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV304 JGU
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 149,683 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 139,762 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 129,304 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 13 Mar 2012 117,036 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

airbag light on

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on edges & cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

oil leaks

Fail 13 Mar 2012 117,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on edges & cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

oil leaks

Pass 29 Jan 2011 108,596 miles

Brake warning light flashing on dashboard display.

Nearside rear brake pads/disc appears to have overheated at some point.

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

Slight fluffing to offside front seatbelt.

evidence of water leak around oil cooler.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 100,595 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Brake warning light flashing on dashboard display.

Coolant level low in expansion bottle.

Nearside rear brake pads/disc appears to have overheated at some point.

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

Slight fluffing to offside front seatbelt.

evidence of water leak around oil cooler.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 96,567 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake warning light flashing on

slight cut on o/s/r outer wall

Fail 26 Mar 2009 96,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2009 95,422 miles

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

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

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

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

1 metal fuel pipes corroded on rear underside of vehicle near fuel filter 2. oil leak on underside of transmission

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 85,403 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 73,966 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 73,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside 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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V304 JGU is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V304 JGU, 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 V304 JGU registered?

V304 JGU is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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