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W388 MUD

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,584 mi
Last recorded92,584 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 MUD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 92,584 miles

power steering pump noisy

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 92,599 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near and Offside perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 90,957 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near and Offside Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 90,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near and Offside Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 89,613 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Oct 2022 89,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2021 87,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2021 87,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2020 86,190 miles

Offside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2019 78,865 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside heavily deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside front and rear of rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 78,859 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Near and Offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside heavily deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside front and rear of rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,950 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,435 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,354 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,548 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 72,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,517 miles

Centre Rear 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre damaged

rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,256 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 70,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 69,674 miles

Boot lid was full of water.

Cuts in n/s front tyre wall. (Kerbing damage?)

Driver's seat belt 'lazy' to retract.

Front brake discs corroded.

High level brake light in poor condition and may be allowing water into the bot lid.

N/S front centre flexi-brake hose cracking.

N/S rear tyre cracking and would recomend replacement.

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

O/S rear tyre deteriorated and cracking.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Slight cracking to n/s driveshaft, outer CV boot.

Very slight play in o/s rear wheel?

Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,674 miles

Boot lid was full of water.

Cuts in n/s front tyre wall. (Kerbing damage?)

Driver's seat belt 'lazy' to retract.

Front brake discs corroded.

High level brake light in poor condition and may be allowing water into the bot lid.

N/S front centre flexi-brake hose cracking.

N/S rear tyre cracking and would recomend replacement.

O/S rear tyre deteriorated and cracking.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Slight cracking to n/s driveshaft, outer CV boot.

Very slight play in o/s rear wheel?

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,421 miles

Cut in n/s front tyre wall.

Driver's seat belt slow to retract.

Front brake discs poor.

Slight cracking to both front centre flexi-brake hoses.

Slight cracking to both rear tyres.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 67,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Cut in n/s front tyre wall.

Driver's seat belt slow to retract.

Front brake discs poor.

N/S front sidelight bulb?? Recommend replacement.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight cracking to both front centre flexi-brake hoses.

Slight cracking to both rear tyres.

Wipers poor.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,077 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 63,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,970 miles

both front tyres getting low

child seat off side rear

wind screen chipped

Pass 2 May 2007 53,524 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,518 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 53,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W388 MUD is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W388 MUD, 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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W388 MUD is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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