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W201 VKG

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,011 mi
Last recorded122,011 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 VKG
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 122,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 118,992 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 115,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 112,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 112,307 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 108,288 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroding in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint play (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lights interacting (strong advise) (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light does not work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 108,281 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroding in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint play (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lights slightly interacting (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light does not work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 107,967 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 106,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Mar 2018 103,360 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 103,293 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,964 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone rear bushes unbonding (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel brake slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,216 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 92,899 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 91,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 91,946 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 89,318 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 89,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inside front disc's corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 86,741 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inside front disc's corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,087 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,966 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 74,379 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,248 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 69,248 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,373 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 61,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inside front discs corroded

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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W201 VKG is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W201 VKG, 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 W201 VKG registered?

W201 VKG is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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