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V203 RUD

2000 Audi Convertible

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,314 mi
Last recorded112,314 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi Convertible74,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 RUD
MakeAudi
ModelConvertible
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 112,314 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 112,087 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 111,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 111,330 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 111,078 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 110,620 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 110,114 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 110,114 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 109,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 106,657 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 106,657 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 101,771 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 101,769 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 98,309 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brakes 22% imbalance

Fail 26 Mar 2012 98,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brakes 22% imbalance

Pass 9 Mar 2011 94,268 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 94,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 89,969 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

front tyres getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,969 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

front tyres getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2009 86,104 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear brakes 15% imbalance

Pass 16 Jan 2008 79,996 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 75,434 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 75,434 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 75,423 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Slight play in the o/s rear wheel.

Pass 14 Jan 2006 70,889 miles

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

front and rear disc very rusted

Fail 14 Jan 2006 70,889 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

front and rear disc very rusted

Fail 21 Dec 2005 70,331 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Audi Convertible?

Based on 3,407 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,623
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Registration plate lamp not working 56
position lamp(s) not working 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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V203 RUD is a 2000 Audi Convertible in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Audi Convertible models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 74,782 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 Convertible fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V203 RUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Convertible typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Audi Convertible is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V203 RUD is a 2000 Audi Convertible, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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