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S388 KTF

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,198 mi
Last recorded104,198 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 KTF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 104,198 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 104,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,380 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer door sill starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jun 2017 99,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

nearside outer door sill starting to corrode

offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,599 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

some undertray fixings missing

Fail 20 Jun 2016 94,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

front inner brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

some undertray fixings missing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,169 miles

205/55/16/91v hankook

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

advise tracking is checked

front to center exhaust section corroded

offside front seat back release broken

offside outer door sill starting to corrode

strong advisory that the neaside front lower suspension arm bushes are worn

wear lip on rear brake discs

Fail 25 Jun 2015 88,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

205/55/16/91v hankook

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

advise tracking is checked

front to center exhaust section corroded

offside front seat back release broken

offside outer door sill starting to corrode

strong advisory that the neaside front lower suspension arm bushes are worn

wear lip on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,575 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 81,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,033 miles

205/55/16/91w dunlop

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

very strong advisory that the offside front tyre is wearing badly on inner edge (advise new tyre and tracking to be checked)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,033 miles

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

205/55/16/91w dunlop

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

very strong advisory that the offside front tyre is wearing badly on inner edge (advise new tyre and tracking to be checked)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,332 miles

205/55/16

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

Fail 28 Jun 2012 71,332 miles

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

205/55/16

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

Pass 4 Jan 2011 58,568 miles

205/55/zr16 91w dunlop

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,407 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine noisy

Fail 3 Jun 2009 51,407 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine noisy

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,994 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,603 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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S388 KTF is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S388 KTF, 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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S388 KTF is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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