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W161 DAB

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

153,956 mi
Last recorded153,956 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 153,956 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 119,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 119,959 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure looks to be cut and shorter than offside (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 118,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 118,426 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 115,496 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 115,494 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 112,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 111,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 108,620 miles

both front tyres wearing

Fail 16 Aug 2018 108,620 miles

both front tyres wearing

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Feb 2016 103,032 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 98,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S headlamp glass cracked.

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 93,406 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside headlight glass cracked.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 88,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 88,177 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,706 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 74,091 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 74,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,652 miles

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

O/S/F headlamp glass cracked.

Fail 4 Dec 2009 64,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/F headlamp glass cracked.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,225 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,697 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 19,924 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 18,628 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 18,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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W161 DAB is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W161 DAB, 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 W161 DAB registered?

W161 DAB is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W161 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 DAB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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