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V857 DYJ

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 DYJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,074 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 80,074 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 73,430 miles

childseat fitted to n/s/f

chip in o/s headlight

corrosion on exhaust system and slight blow

corrosion on front discs

headlight aims on lower limit

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

slight cracking on front flexi hoses

slight cracking on outer cv boots

slight oil leaks

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2008 71,156 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

handbrake lever tight in operation

stone chip in osf headlight lens

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2008 71,156 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake lever tight in operation

stone chip in osf headlight lens

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2007 68,661 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 60,935 miles

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 52,336 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 51,949 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

under tray cover fitted

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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V857 DYJ is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V857 DYJ, 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 V857 DYJ registered?

V857 DYJ is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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