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J555 CJW

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,988 mi
Last recorded117,988 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 CJW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 117,988 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 116,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 115,592 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 115,591 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 115,291 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,218 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 115,218 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 114,854 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 114,852 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 114,158 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 113,104 miles

Rear metal fuel pipes rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2016 112,195 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 108,602 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 104,654 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 99,061 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 99,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 May 2012 95,857 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 95,857 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2011 92,015 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 86,500 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 86,500 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 85,740 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 83,834 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2006 81,717 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 81,717 miles

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

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

One bulb in high level stop lamp not working.

Fail 26 Oct 2006 80,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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J555 CJW is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J555 CJW, 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 J555 CJW registered?

J555 CJW is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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The MOT history for J555 CJW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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