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S471 BWL

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,065 mi
Last recorded129,065 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 BWL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 129,065 miles

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

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

centre/rear exhaust boxes deteriorating

n./s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2016 128,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre/rear exhaust boxes deteriorating

n./s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,923 miles

both front discs corroded

exhaust corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

general under body corrosion

rusty fuel lines

tyres worn in places

Fail 8 Mar 2013 117,917 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front discs rusty

exhaust slightly corroded

front exhaust mounting broken

fuel lines rusty

general under body corrossion

slight play n/s/f lower arm bushes front and rear

slight play o/s/f lower arm bushes front and rear

Pass 17 May 2012 115,763 miles

offside body has slight damage

Fail 17 May 2012 115,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

offside body has slight damage

Fail 18 Apr 2012 115,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Both front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Exhaust bracket broken

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Dec 2010 114,054 miles

exhaust brakets brocken

front discs corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2009 111,952 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 111,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 105,795 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 97,988 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 87,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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S471 BWL is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S471 BWL, 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 S471 BWL registered?

S471 BWL is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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