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V378 KHJ

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,852 mi
Last recorded138,852 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV378 KHJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 138,852 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 135,158 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 132,614 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 127,805 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 127,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 12,114 miles

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

airbag light on indicates fault

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2011 121,070 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

airbag light on indicates fault

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 117,330 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 114,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2008 108,979 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

wsahers n/w on n/s cuts to n/s/f tyre one high level brake light n/w

Fail 17 Jan 2008 108,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

wsahers n/w on n/s cuts to n/s/f tyre one high level brake light n/w

Pass 13 Dec 2006 101,476 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 96,199 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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V378 KHJ 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 76.9%.

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 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 V378 KHJ, 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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V378 KHJ is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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