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V501 FPT

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,055 mi
Last recorded149,055 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 FPT
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 149,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2018 149,044 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 147,577 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 147,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 144,114 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play play but not exessive (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 144,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play play but not exessive (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 142,122 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 142,122 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 138,669 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 134,649 miles

nsf tyre outer edge has heavy wear

Pass 12 Jul 2012 126,524 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 126,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 120,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 112,800 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 106,394 miles

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

all 4 tyres inner and outer edges wearing

rear brake discs have some corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2009 106,394 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all 4 tyres inner and outer edges wearing

rear brake discs have some corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,545 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 100,747 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 100,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 93,480 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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V501 FPT is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Grey with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V501 FPT, 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 V501 FPT registered?

V501 FPT is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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