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S581 LRP

1999 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,527 mi
Last recorded82,527 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi Cabriolet91,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 LRP
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2013 82,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 82,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 76,210 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 74,515 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 74,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2008 70,756 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 70,756 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 62,831 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 62,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2006 55,468 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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S581 LRP is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S581 LRP, 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 S581 LRP registered?

S581 LRP is a 1999 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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