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W435 LFG

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,530 mi
Last recorded180,530 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW435 LFG
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 180,530 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 May 2014 180,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2013 176,237 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 176,235 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 169,648 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

front exhaust mounting bolts heavily corroded

o/s/r disc corroded & lower brake efforts

Fail 29 May 2012 169,648 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust corroded

front exhaust mounting bolts heavily corroded

o/s/r disc corroded & lower brake efforts

Pass 9 May 2011 161,598 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 161,598 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 152,691 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2010 152,691 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 142,207 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorating

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Apr 2009 142,202 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorating

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2008 132,186 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 132,180 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 122,439 miles

center & rear exhaust silencers corroded but not yet blowing.

rear regisration plate starting to deteriorate.

small split in n/s rear tyre.

Fail 12 Apr 2007 122,439 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

center & rear exhaust silencers corroded but not yet blowing.

rear regisration plate starting to deteriorate.

small split in n/s rear tyre.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 113,830 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 113,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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W435 LFG is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W435 LFG, 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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W435 LFG is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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