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W465 VGJ

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,077 mi
Last recorded161,077 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW465 VGJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 161,077 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 161,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion to fuel lines

Pass 21 May 2010 159,889 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 159,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 155,073 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2009 155,073 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 138,011 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 138,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 121,506 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 121,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 100,237 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 100,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

n/s front headlamp unit cracked

n/s headlamp lens has got condensation on the inside

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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W465 VGJ is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W465 VGJ, 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 W465 VGJ registered?

W465 VGJ is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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