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W427 YTU

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,312 mi
Last recorded98,312 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 YTU
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 98,312 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 96,482 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 95,245 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 94,028 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip slack, not leaking grease

Pass 19 May 2022 92,652 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 92,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 91,382 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 89,770 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 87,825 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 87,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,332 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 85,332 miles

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

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 85,066 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 84,777 miles

tyres displaying age related cracking

Pass 6 May 2014 84,766 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,468 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,972 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,773 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,254 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 67,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 61,960 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 61,918 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 53,333 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 53,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,256 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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W427 YTU is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 W427 YTU, 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

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What year was W427 YTU registered?

W427 YTU is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W427 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W427 YTU 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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