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V452 GLA

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,816 mi
Last recorded146,816 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV452 GLA
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 146,816 miles

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

front brake hoses deteriorated

offside wiper perished

Pass 2 Nov 2016 145,127 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 144,036 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 142,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 138,123 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front shock absorber has reduced dumping effect

the brake servos function has slight judder-needs investigation

Pass 12 Jul 2012 128,487 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 126,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 119,099 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 119,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 110,645 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 102,464 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 91,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 83,448 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 83,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 70,646 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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V452 GLA is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V452 GLA, 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 V452 GLA registered?

V452 GLA is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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