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J5 XFT

2001 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,062 mi
Last recorded82,062 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi Cabriolet75,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 XFT
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 82,062 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres lightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 78,898 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2024 73,185 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 72,690 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 72,242 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,551 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damaged (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 71,549 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damaged (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 71,521 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 71,487 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 71,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,334 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 71,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,133 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

metal fuel lines slightly corroded

servo seems to have little assist

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,565 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 60,545 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,230 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 54,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f top leg mount worn

rear discs pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2011 50,200 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,206 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 46,205 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,123 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 38,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 28,776 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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J5 XFT is a 2001 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 75,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J5 XFT, 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 25 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J5 XFT registered?

J5 XFT is a 2001 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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