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W303 DNW

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,616 mi
Last recorded132,616 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 DNW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 132,616 miles

both rear brake discs badly corroded strong advise

both rear tyres low in tread

exhaust blowing and in very poor condition

fuel tank damp and pipes at rear corroded

n/s front indicator discoloured

transmission oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 132,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

both front brake discs badly worn and corroded strong advise

both rear brake discs badly corroded strong advise

both rear tyres low in tread

brake waning light on

exhaust blowing and in very poor condition

fuel tank damp and pipes at rear corroded

n/s front indicator discoloured

transmission oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 128,743 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 128,715 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2011 121,360 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 121,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 117,521 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

rear brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

Fail 8 Jul 2010 116,769 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

rear brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

Pass 15 Jul 2009 108,720 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 106,434 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 99,177 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 99,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 86,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 78,399 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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W303 DNW is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W303 DNW, 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 W303 DNW registered?

W303 DNW is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 8 April 2000.

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