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V506 EPN

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,173 mi
Last recorded153,173 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV506 EPN
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 153,173 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 153,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 149,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Feb 2013 149,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 146,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 9 Feb 2012 146,915 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 11 Feb 2011 144,159 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 144,156 miles

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

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

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

play in both rear wheelbearings

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2010 140,896 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 138,309 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 138,031 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 119,170 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre tread on 3.0mm on edges

rear exhaust rubber mount splitting

rear number plate becoming discoloured

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 19 Dec 2005 104,474 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 104,099 miles

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

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

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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V506 EPN is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V506 EPN, 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 V506 EPN registered?

V506 EPN is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V506 EPN safe to buy?

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