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W421 VLW

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,458 mi
Last recorded100,458 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 VLW
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2014 100,458 miles

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

metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s front indicator light lens broken

Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,458 miles

metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s front indicator light lens broken

Pass 23 Feb 2013 99,969 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 88,080 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 88,080 miles

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

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s front indicator light lens broken

Pass 8 Dec 2010 74,861 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 74,861 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 63,841 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,218 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,920 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 45,920 miles

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 42,232 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,232 miles

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

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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W421 VLW 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 61.5%.

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 W421 VLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W421 VLW?

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What year was W421 VLW registered?

W421 VLW is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W421 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W421 VLW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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