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V448 GLM

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,380 mi
Last recorded102,380 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 GLM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 102,380 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

The service brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Feb 2014 101,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 101,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 93,016 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,759 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,172 miles

All brake discs slighty scored

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 83,016 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside rear lense slightly cracked but okay

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 82,981 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside rear lense slightly cracked but okay

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 72,096 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 72,096 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,393 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 63,393 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,167 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 63,982 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 63,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 60,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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V448 GLM is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V448 GLM, 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 V448 GLM registered?

V448 GLM is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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