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V819 VRP

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,595 mi
Last recorded131,595 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV819 VRP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 131,595 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 123,260 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 123,260 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 112,662 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,788 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 102,155 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery warning light on

Fail 10 Mar 2014 102,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2013 98,791 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake wear indicator flashes

Fail 11 Mar 2013 98,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake wear indicator flashes

Pass 19 Mar 2012 95,185 miles

battery light on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Mar 2012 95,179 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

battery light on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,102 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 85,953 miles

battery light on

offside front indicator lamp cover missing

Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,153 miles

battery warning light on

Fail 11 Mar 2009 82,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

battery warning light on

Pass 11 Mar 2008 78,865 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

battery warning light on

Fail 28 Feb 2008 78,767 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

battery warning light on

one rear number plate screw missing

Pass 28 Feb 2007 74,583 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 74,458 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 74,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 59,141 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 59,109 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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V819 VRP is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V819 VRP, 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 V819 VRP registered?

V819 VRP is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V819 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V819 VRP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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