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V559 FGE

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,630 mi
Last recorded167,630 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV559 FGE
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 167,630 miles

signs of a fluid leak fro the nearside rear calliper

Pass 14 Nov 2015 164,841 miles

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

offside rear tyre has inner sidewall damage

Pass 15 Sep 2014 150,357 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 150,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 143,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 136,388 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 136,387 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 126,972 miles

N/S/R WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 113,961 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 93,470 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

n/s/f tyre is starting to cut out on inside of tread

Pass 3 Jul 2008 85,169 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 85,169 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,958 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 63,593 miles

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

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

both front wipers smear screen

nearside front indicator showing white light

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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V559 FGE is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V559 FGE, 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 V559 FGE registered?

V559 FGE is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V559 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V559 FGE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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