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V990 FSG

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Purple Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,559 mi
Last recorded148,559 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV990 FSG
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 148,559 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 143,375 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 137,638 miles

Temperature gauge not working

Fail 13 Jul 2023 137,636 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temperature gauge not working

Pass 15 Jul 2022 132,059 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 132,059 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 128,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 15 Jul 2021 128,281 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 125,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 119,567 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 114,715 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 114,715 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 110,931 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 92,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 86,019 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 80,286 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 75,947 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 75,848 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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,322 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 70,322 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 63,106 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 62,943 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 May 2009 57,821 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 51,588 miles

both front top suspension mounts showing signs of wear

Pass 19 May 2007 45,847 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 38,325 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear indicator starting to lose colour

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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V990 FSG is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Purple with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V990 FSG, 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 V990 FSG registered?

V990 FSG is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V990 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V990 FSG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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