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L333 FRD

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,010 mi
Last recorded147,010 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 FRD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 147,010 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 147,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking At fuel pump union (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting and seeping, but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jul 2022 146,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side on outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 146,624 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 145,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 145,949 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump outlet union. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 145,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Intermediate hose. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner brake disks - corrosion.

Fail 24 Jun 2019 145,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Intermediate hose. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump union. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner brake disks - corrosion.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 144,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Forward hose. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 143,083 miles

Front N/s & O/s tyres - Very heavy inner edge wear.

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s front & O/s rear. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Pump return hose. (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre - nail in tread.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 143,083 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front N/s & O/s tyres - Very heavy inner edge wear.

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s front & O/s rear. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Pump return hose. (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre - nail in tread.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 142,546 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 142,546 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 137,326 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 137,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 133,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 133,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 132,584 miles

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

both front steering arms slight play

Fail 8 Oct 2012 132,584 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front steering arms slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2011 129,408 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 125,808 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 125,808 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 124,009 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 28 Aug 2008 123,160 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 20 Feb 2007 105,159 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 99,147 miles

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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L333 FRD is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L333 FRD, 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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L333 FRD is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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