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M439 ELA

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,641 mi
Last recorded117,641 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM439 ELA
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 117,641 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related corrosion to front and rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 117,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 116,976 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 116,976 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2022 116,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 116,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 113,934 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 113,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 109,866 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 109,866 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

nsr/nsf tyres have sidewall repair

os/ns front brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 103,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc pitted

Offside Front brake disc pitted

os/ns rear tyres have sidewall repair

Fail 11 Dec 2015 103,275 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc pitted

Offside Front brake disc pitted

os/ns rear tyres have sidewall repair

Pass 15 Dec 2014 96,994 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 96,994 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front and rear disc conditions

rear wheels binding

Pass 27 Nov 2013 92,680 miles

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

front disc conditions

o/s/f tyre condition

o/s/r disc condition

Pass 21 Nov 2012 88,873 miles

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

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

condition of rear exhaust

Fail 14 Jun 2011 85,763 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s fog condition

Pass 14 Jun 2011 85,763 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

o/s fog condition

Pass 18 Jun 2010 81,148 miles

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

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

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

condition of offside front fog lamp lens

offside front tyre at legal limit

Fail 16 Jun 2010 81,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

condition of offside front fog lamp lens

offside front tyre at legal limit

Pass 13 May 2009 75,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre stop lamp incomplete

Fail 10 Jun 2008 71,056 miles

Both front flexi brake pipes starting to perish

N/S/R caliper park brake system not returning to stop

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 71,056 miles

Both front flexi brake pipes starting to perish

N/S/R caliper park brake system not returning to stop

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 66,637 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 60,218 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 60,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M439 ELA is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 85,028 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 M439 ELA, 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 26 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M439 ELA is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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