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V72 HBH

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

159,600 mi
Last recorded159,600 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 HBH
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 159,600 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 159,588 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all under body is covered in under seal

Pass 16 Dec 2020 159,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 159,557 miles

Central Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Forward brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side light is brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Forward brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side light is brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 157,407 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 157,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper leaking brake fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 148,792 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 148,783 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)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 146,380 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 143,991 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroding

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

Observations only - All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

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

engine oil on minimum

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2015 143,991 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All 4 suspension coil springs corroding

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

Observations only - All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

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

engine oil on minimum

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2014 140,734 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 140,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 140,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2013 140,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 130,410 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 130,390 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 155,256 miles

exhaust system very heavily corroded at frontpipe / cat flanges

o/s number plate lamp lense missing

Fail 9 Nov 2010 155,255 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system very heavily corroded at frontpipe / cat flanges

o/s number plate lamp lense missing

Pass 28 Oct 2009 102,620 miles

1 x fuel filter mounting "bobbin" split , heavy corrosion at exhaust frontpipe to cat' joint , n/s rear tyre worn low & punctured

Fail 27 Oct 2009 102,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

1 x fuel filter mounting "bobbin" split , heavy corrosion at exhaust frontpipe to cat' joint , n/s rear tyre worn low & punctured

Pass 6 Nov 2008 93,145 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 93,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 85,925 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 77,528 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 77,527 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V72 HBH is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V72 HBH, 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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V72 HBH is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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