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V98 ETC

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,350 mi
Last recorded111,350 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 ETC
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 111,350 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 108,811 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 108,811 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 106,411 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 106,409 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 103,565 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 103,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 103,558 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

power brake reservoir fluid low

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 97,185 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 92,668 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,215 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 85,167 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 76,650 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 76,648 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 64,110 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 64,108 miles

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

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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V98 ETC is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V98 ETC, 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 V98 ETC registered?

V98 ETC is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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