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W491 XGF

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

116,910 mi
Last recorded116,910 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 XGF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 116,910 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine oil dipstick defective

Front Both front seat belts slowly retract

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 116,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine oil dipstick defective

Front Both front seat belts slowly retract

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 113,821 miles

Front Both front seat belts slowly retract

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Upper Coil spring corroded All upper coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 113,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front seat belts slowly retract

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Upper Coil spring corroded All upper coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 111,495 miles

Rear window obscured

Fail 11 May 2020 111,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear window obscured

roof warning lamp indicates fault

Fail 28 Feb 2020 111,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter split and perished. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Heavy judder present. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link arm lower balljoint has excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Hose (from input to strut mount) perished at strut end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter insecure at large, hub end. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Tail lamp not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Heavy judder present. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalance due to heavy judder present. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces heavily pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside front washer jets require adjustment.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces heavily pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded towards top. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp very dim. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 108,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 108,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 103,211 miles

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

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

Rear both brake discs pitted and corroded by standing

Fail 7 Feb 2018 103,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe under vehicle (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear both brake discs pitted and corroded by standing

Pass 6 Feb 2017 95,717 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Jan 2016 89,001 miles

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

Rear discs rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,897 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 86,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,558 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 85,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 83,933 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,804 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Vaccum pipes worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,863 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 77,810 miles

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

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

NOISE ON FRONT SUSPENTION

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

Pass 4 May 2009 72,913 miles

front brake flexis perished

movement in front suspension bushes

rear number plate started to deteriorate

Fail 4 May 2009 72,913 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake flexis perished

movement in front suspension bushes

rear number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 12 May 2008 67,261 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 67,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre slightle cracked

Pass 15 May 2007 60,355 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 53,954 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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W491 XGF is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 W491 XGF, 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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W491 XGF is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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