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W252 RUX

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

119,721 mi
Last recorded119,721 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 RUX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 119,721 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2023 119,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody undersealed

Pass 18 May 2022 119,003 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 115,336 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2019 115,336 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2019 115,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative NO PRESSURE AT FOOT PEDAL (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems FUEL PUMP UNIT INSECURE (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR BRAKE CALIPERS CORRODED

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COILS CORRODING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COILS CORRODING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE RATTLING ON IDLE

FRONT RADIATER PIPES CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND BLOWING IN SECTIONS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower FOG AND IND LENS HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner DRIVE SHAFT SEAL MISTY WITH OIL

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE HAS OIL STAIN ON LOWER ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCKS CORRODING (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES HEAVELEY CORRODED ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 114,899 miles

exhaust system corroded

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 114,899 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 112,659 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 112,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,237 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 101,237 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,099 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 90,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Apr 2013 77,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nsr tyre perishing and cracking

osr tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2013 77,270 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nsr tyre perishing and cracking

osr tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2012 64,549 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 64,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,394 miles

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Fail 1 Apr 2011 61,391 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs excessively worn and pitted

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,086 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 55,086 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 52,840 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,091 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 42,984 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 42,984 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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W252 RUX is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W252 RUX, 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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W252 RUX is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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