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W253 AER

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,967 mi
Last recorded87,967 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 AER
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 87,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 86,589 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRUT TOP BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 85,272 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 84,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONT TO REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONT TO REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,218 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 83,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,335 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 83,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

fuel pump looses

Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,240 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,760 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,848 miles

fuel pipes corroded slight

Fail 19 Apr 2016 80,848 miles

Offside 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)

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

all tyres splitting slight

fuel pipes corroded slight

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,725 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 78,188 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,650 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,500 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 72,500 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,263 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 64,998 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

catalyst wearing

partial centre brake light

rear number plate deteriorating

wear to both front brake discs

Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,917 miles

Advise,n\s\f headlamp cracked,windscreen chipped,both rear wheels damaged.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 61,897 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,772 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 50,772 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2006 44,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Jun 2006 44,902 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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W253 AER is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 W253 AER, 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 W253 AER registered?

W253 AER is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W253 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for W253 AER shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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