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W165 PWS

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,526 mi
Last recorded123,526 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 PWS
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 123,526 miles

Front Sub frame has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Suspension strut top mount has slight play in

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 119,514 miles

slight exhaust blow . exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2018 119,497 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose insecure pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow . exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2017 119,341 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 119,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 115,027 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front CV boot perished

Pass 23 Jun 2015 107,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 99,939 miles

n/s/f bonnett catch not holding tight

n/s/f side repeater cover missing

Fail 24 Jun 2014 99,926 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

n/s/f bonnett catch not holding tight

n/s/f side repeater cover missing

n/s/f tyre worn on outter eage and on 2.0 mm

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,262 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 92,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

front and rear tyres are badley perished

Fail 7 Jun 2013 92,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake hoses deteriorated

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

front and rear brake discs corroded/worn/poor condition

oil leak

tyres perished

Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,376 miles

all tyres side wall perished

Pass 30 Jul 2011 90,304 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 89,744 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 88,322 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 87,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 84,407 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 79,331 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 77,745 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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W165 PWS is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W165 PWS, 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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W165 PWS is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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