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W174 LUD

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,577 mi
Last recorded70,577 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 LUD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 70,577 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 69,393 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 67,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre 18 years old! Other 3 tyres over 10 years old

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal very soft

Fail 27 Jun 2023 67,589 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre 18 years old! Other 3 tyres over 10 years old

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal very soft

Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,062 miles

Brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,693 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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W174 LUD is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W174 LUD, 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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What year was W174 LUD registered?

W174 LUD is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W174 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W174 LUD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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