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V533 DTD

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,718 mi
Last recorded131,718 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 DTD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 131,718 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread low on edge

Fail 26 Oct 2016 131,712 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn outer (2.5.C.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread low on edge

Pass 7 Oct 2015 129,848 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

offside wiper split

oil leak

rear fuel line corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 129,839 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

offside wiper split

oil leak

rear fuel line corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 124,556 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

high level stop lamp not working but unsure if still connected

Fail 22 Oct 2014 124,552 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

engine noisey

high level stop lamp not working but unsure if still connected

Pass 20 Oct 2013 118,000 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2013 118,000 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2012 113,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 113,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 106,592 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD INSIDE EDGES

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

SOFT TOP WARNING LAMP ON

Fail 6 Oct 2011 106,585 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD INSIDE EDGES

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

SOFT TOP WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 8 Oct 2010 97,906 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front seatbacks slightly worn

front and rear discs slightly worn

nearside front wiperblade slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2010 97,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front seatbacks slightly worn

front and rear discs slightly worn

nearside front wiperblade slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2009 90,108 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 84,263 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 84,263 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 79,984 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 74,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 74,491 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 65,715 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre cut

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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V533 DTD is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V533 DTD, 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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V533 DTD is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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