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W197 JFC

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,235 mi
Last recorded52,235 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 JFC
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 52,235 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 51,828 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 50,632 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 49,973 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,372 miles

rear discs corroding

Fail 31 Dec 2019 49,344 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure rear & pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))

rear discs corroding

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 48,057 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 46,396 miles

wet test

Fail 22 Dec 2017 46,387 miles

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

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

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

wet test

Pass 28 Dec 2016 44,202 miles

Offside cv gaiter perishing

slight drag o/s/f brake

Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,997 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 39,593 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 39,593 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2013 38,624 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyre walls cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2013 37,032 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 34,669 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 34,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 32,132 miles

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

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 6 Jan 2010 29,984 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 27,737 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 22,388 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 20,410 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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W197 JFC is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W197 JFC, 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 W197 JFC registered?

W197 JFC is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W197 JFC safe to buy?

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