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V581 HKY

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,995 mi
Last recorded124,995 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 HKY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 124,995 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 124,995 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 108,047 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 108,047 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake warning light on

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 90,263 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,937 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 66,207 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,324 miles

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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V581 HKY is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V581 HKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V581 HKY registered?

V581 HKY is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V581 HKY safe to buy?

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