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W224 LUD

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,788 mi
Last recorded136,788 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 LUD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 136,788 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 136,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 131,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front brake discs have advanced wear

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Mar 2011 131,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front brake discs have advanced wear

n/s/r tyre being run very underinflated causing sidewall to crack

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 123,353 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 123,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 111,350 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 111,350 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 97,017 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 84,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 70,954 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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W224 LUD is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Blue 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 W224 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 W224 LUD registered?

W224 LUD is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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