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V490 UJO

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,332 mi
Last recorded81,332 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 UJO
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 81,332 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 78,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Feb 2024 72,931 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 72,223 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front wiper smearing

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated greased (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Feb 2022 71,259 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 71,259 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 70,425 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 68,792 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,006 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 66,006 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 64,883 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 64,883 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 61,878 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in construction

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in construction

Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,422 miles

Offside Front track rod end ball joint gaiter perished

both rear tyres cracked

nearside front & offside front CV gaiters perished

temperature gauge not working

Fail 7 Mar 2016 57,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front track rod end ball joint gaiter perished

both rear tyres cracked

nearside front & offside front CV gaiters perished

temperature gauge not working

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,661 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 28 Feb 2015 52,502 miles

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

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,967 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 39,074 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 36,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 33,510 miles

Corrosion developing flexible brake hose ferrules

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,510 miles

Corrosion developing flexible brake hose ferrules

Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,724 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 31,724 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,180 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,742 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 24,490 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V490 UJO is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 V490 UJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V490 UJO registered?

V490 UJO is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V490 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V490 UJO shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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