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V502 FES

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,087 mi
Last recorded123,087 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV502 FES
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 123,087 miles

Nearside Front seat has movement in backrest

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

Offside Front seat has movement in backrest

exhaust system flanges and bolts heavily corroded

headlamps different

unable to open bootlid/tailgate

windscreen cracked (outside of swept area and zone a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 120,153 miles

BRAKE DISCS; corroded on their inner face > offside front

DRIVERS VIEW; damage to screen outside of zone A, but not materially affecting drivers view

FUEL FILTER; mounting rubber broken

HEADLAMPS; different styles fitted

TYRE CONDITION; screw detected in inner edge > offside rear

indicators activated by alarm system

Fail 19 Oct 2016 120,094 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

BRAKE DISCS; corroded on their inner face > offside front

DRIVERS VIEW; damage to screen outside of zone A, but not materially affecting drivers view

FUEL FILTER; mounting rubber broken

HEADLAMPS; different styles fitted

TYRE CONDITION; screw detected in inner edge > offside rear

indicators activated by alarm system

Pass 16 Oct 2015 116,875 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

damage to front windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 16 Oct 2015 116,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

damage to front windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Oct 2014 109,225 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 104,941 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 104,941 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 101,231 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 101,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 96,060 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 96,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2010 91,320 miles

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

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

both headlamps of different types

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2010 91,320 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2009 88,112 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 88,112 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 83,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 83,452 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 73,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 73,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 69,589 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 69,589 miles

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

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

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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V502 FES is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V502 FES, 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 V502 FES registered?

V502 FES is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V502 FES safe to buy?

The MOT history for V502 FES shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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