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V565 DTD

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,851 mi
Last recorded131,851 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV565 DTD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 131,851 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 131,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2013 119,182 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 119,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 117,649 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 117,649 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 115,917 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 114,745 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 111,625 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 111,624 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 103,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 98,767 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 98,767 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 92,543 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 92,453 miles

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

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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V565 DTD is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V565 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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What year was V565 DTD registered?

V565 DTD is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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