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W259 SVG

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

163,761 mi
Last recorded163,761 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 SVG
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 163,761 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 163,761 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 163,761 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (wrong fuel cap ) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (headlamps not working) (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 163,761 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2024 163,761 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Spongy (creeps to floor during rear brake test) (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering tie rod has slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 158,170 miles

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

engine oil need to up

Fail 13 Mar 2023 158,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil need to up

Pass 29 Mar 2022 145,652 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 145,651 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 139,727 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 139,727 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded at fuel pump

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 139,725 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Very spongy, creeps during RBT (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe, whole exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded at fuel pump

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 138,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear ,exhaust temp repair bandages ,paste (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 136,894 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 136,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 136,121 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Fail 5 Nov 2015 136,120 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 136,010 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 136,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2012 134,190 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front exhaust flanges and bolts thin

Fail 25 May 2012 134,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front exhaust flanges and bolts thin

Pass 27 May 2011 128,758 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 25 May 2011 128,704 miles

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

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)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 120,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 119,738 miles

n/s/f headlight glass cracked

no makers details on front or rear no-plates

Pass 17 May 2007 101,464 miles

Corrosion on front o/s brake disc

o/s front alloy wheel damaged

Fail 16 May 2007 101,464 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Corrosion on o/s front brake disc

o/s front alloy wheel damaged

Pass 16 May 2006 99,474 miles

Damage to o/s front alloy wheel

o/s front tyre "V" speed rated all others "W" rated

Fail 12 May 2006 99,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Damage to o/s front alloy wheel

o/s front tyre "V" speed rated all others "W" rated

Pass 4 Jul 2005 88,166 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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W259 SVG is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 W259 SVG, 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 W259 SVG registered?

W259 SVG is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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