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V490 HLD

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,045 mi
Last recorded165,045 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 HLD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 165,045 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 165,043 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Advise gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 160,564 miles

advise engine oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2020 160,564 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

advise engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2019 155,097 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 154,602 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 146,090 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2017 142,246 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 142,246 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 135,128 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 135,124 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 123,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 116,259 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 110,188 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 110,188 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 109,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 105,640 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 99,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 96,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,783 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,585 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 79,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2006 69,322 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 69,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V490 HLD is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V490 HLD, 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 V490 HLD registered?

V490 HLD is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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