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W5 SSM

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Black Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

109,943 mi
Last recorded109,943 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 SSM
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 109,943 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 109,886 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 104,319 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 104,265 miles

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 97,503 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 97,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 95,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 90,996 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 90,113 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2020 90,112 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Stop lamp not working

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 89,643 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 89,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 88,644 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 87,784 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 86,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 85,599 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 85,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 May 2014 84,825 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 82,514 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 82,514 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 77,804 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 72,335 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 17 May 2011 72,335 miles

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

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,964 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 61,762 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 57,442 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,599 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 53,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 50,836 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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W5 SSM is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Black with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 W5 SSM, 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 W5 SSM registered?

W5 SSM is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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