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W79 TBC

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,290 mi
Last recorded117,290 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 TBC
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 117,290 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 116,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 114,197 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 114,174 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 114,174 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 110,922 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 106,029 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 106,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,337 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 99,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 96,482 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 93,980 miles

Centre Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 93,980 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 88,997 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 82,236 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 82,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 74,087 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 70,932 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 65,684 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 55,999 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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W79 TBC is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W79 TBC, 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 W79 TBC registered?

W79 TBC is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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