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V345 DCD

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,245 mi
Last recorded138,245 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV345 DCD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 138,245 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 138,244 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 138,005 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 140,093 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 140,092 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 129,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/F brake has a slight bind

O/S/R & N/S/R tyres starting to perish

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 126,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 121,120 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 121,120 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2010 115,520 miles

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

brake warning light flashing on dash

n/s/f track rod end boot split

n/s/f tyre very close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

play in both rear hubs

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2009 108,493 miles

front brake hoses perished

oil leaks oil on nearside suspension components

Pass 11 Jul 2008 95,962 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 95,959 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 86,447 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 75,175 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 75,172 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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V345 DCD is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc 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 V345 DCD, 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 V345 DCD registered?

V345 DCD is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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