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W143 BCF

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,779 mi
Last recorded92,779 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 BCF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 92,779 miles

exhaust system poor condition

front discs slightly pitted

fuel lines front to rear rusty

rear discs slightly pitted

rear fuel lift pump slightly insecure

slight knock from rack

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight wear in offside front top shocker mount

Fail 29 Jan 2013 92,779 miles

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

exhaust system poor condition

front discs slightly pitted

fuel lines front to rear rusty

rear discs slightly pitted

rear fuel lift pump slightly insecure

slight knock from rack

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight wear in offside front top shocker mount

Pass 25 Oct 2011 89,733 miles

centre and rear silencers are slightly corroded

front discs are slightly rusty

front to rear fuel lines are rusty

knock in rack

rear fuel lift pump is slightly insecure

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 86,381 miles

Front sub frame is corroded

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Aug 2010 86,381 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Front sub frame is corroded

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover is split

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2009 82,380 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 82,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 74,003 miles

n/s and o/s lower front suspension balljoint boots split

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,413 miles

front pads poss low

n/s/r tyre wall cut but not showing cords

Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,669 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 53,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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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W143 BCF is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W143 BCF, 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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W143 BCF is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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