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V915 KAV

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,596 mi
Last recorded146,596 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV915 KAV
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 146,596 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 145,554 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak gearbox

Fail 18 Oct 2024 145,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

oil leak gearbox

Pass 5 Oct 2023 144,100 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Oct 2022 142,393 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 142,393 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 140,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 139,311 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 137,925 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 136,642 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 134,638 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 132,352 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 132,193 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (front hoses ) (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 129,085 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 129,085 miles

Fuel system component insecure pump (7.2.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 124,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 124,197 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 120,724 miles

Front brake discs look poor

Front brake hoses starting to crack

Movement to offside top strut mount

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

Offside rear tyre poor

Pass 27 Sep 2013 120,724 miles

Front brake discs look poor

Front brake hoses starting to crack

Movement to offside top strut mount

Offside rear tyre poor

Pass 25 Sep 2012 117,829 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 115,451 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front seats loose in runners and catches

play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 10 Sep 2011 115,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front seats loose in runners and catches

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 27 Aug 2010 110,163 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 110,163 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 105,215 miles

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

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 12 Sep 2008 99,637 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 89,641 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 89,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 80,722 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 80,722 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre's sligthly cracking

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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V915 KAV is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 V915 KAV, 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 V915 KAV registered?

V915 KAV is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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