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V541 DGC

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,777 mi
Last recorded74,777 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 DGC
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 74,777 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 73,963 miles

coolant leak on radiator fan switch

Fail 18 Mar 2025 73,944 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

coolant leak on radiator fan switch

Pass 13 Apr 2024 73,170 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 71,764 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 69,869 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 69,863 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 68,872 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 68,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 68,532 miles

Nearside Front side small indicator light not secure

Pass 4 Oct 2018 65,024 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,616 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Fail 16 Jun 2016 64,616 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 20 May 2011 64,359 miles

off side near side inner front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,437 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,069 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 57,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,514 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 53,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,242 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,910 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 36,863 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 36,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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V541 DGC is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V541 DGC, 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 V541 DGC registered?

V541 DGC is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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