1999 Audi Cabriolet: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 1999 Audi Cabriolets, from 135 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 135 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 1999 Audi Cabriolets than on all cars registered in 1999.
- Brake discs2.1× usualAudi Cabriolet22.2% All 1999 cars10.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.5%, against 0.6% of all 1999 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £150–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.
By area
The share of 1999 Audi Cabriolet MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes36% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Suspension35% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics25% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres19% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Exhaust and emissions17% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
- Driveshafts and joints13% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 145 | Suspension 35% |
| 1998 | 127 | Suspension 40% |
| 1997 | 108 | Brakes 37% |
| 1996 | 114 | Brakes 35% |
| 1995 | 111 | Lights and electrics 42% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 1999 Audi Cabriolets registered in 1999. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score