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W533 SCF

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,863 mi
Last recorded125,863 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW533 SCF
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 125,863 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded throughout.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 125,863 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded throughout.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 120,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 120,599 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 115,003 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre stoplamp not working

exhaust corroded throughout

main beam flash inoperative

nearside rear lamp/reflector damaged

offside registration plate lamp dull

Fail 3 Jul 2017 114,993 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)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre stoplamp not working

exhaust corroded throughout

main beam flash inoperative

nearside rear lamp/reflector damaged

offside registration plate lamp dull

Pass 20 Jun 2016 107,678 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 107,666 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust corroded.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,560 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 99,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 91,524 miles

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

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 91,524 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,127 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 80,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 80,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 74,426 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 74,426 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,245 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2009 71,448 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 69,024 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 68,209 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 59,902 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 59,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W533 SCF is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W533 SCF, 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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W533 SCF is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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