MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
both front & rear brake disc slightly pitted / rusty surfaces
both rear tyres low tread
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front & rear brake disc slightly pitted / rusty surfaces
both rear tyres low tread
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?
Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W852 VGU is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 W852 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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What year was W852 VGU registered?
W852 VGU is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 15 April 2000.
Is W852 VGU safe to buy?
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