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W817 VGU

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,771 mi
Last recorded147,771 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW817 VGU
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 147,771 miles

Brake servo little slow to build up and warning light on dash!!!...brakes operation tested on a road test

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 141,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 133,194 miles

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

front and rear brake disc worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 124,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 113,935 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 102,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 93,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 83,698 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 83,191 miles

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

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

N/S/F outer d/shaft gaiter abit cracked and perrished slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2005 69,640 miles

cv boots starting to crack

near side rear tyre and front tyres on 3mm

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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W817 VGU is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W817 VGU, 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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W817 VGU is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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