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W472 XDL

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

117,193 mi
Last recorded117,193 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 XDL
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 117,193 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 112,586 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 112,354 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 112,131 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 110,364 miles

exhaust system corrode and rear box outer skin split.

gearbox and pipes wet.

various metal brake pipes corroded.

various underside corroded.

Fail 2 Apr 2020 110,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corrode and rear box outer skin split.

gearbox and pipes wet.

various metal brake pipes corroded.

various underside corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 104,813 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 104,813 miles

Central Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 95,649 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 95,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 84,983 miles

Off side front tyre wearing on the edges

Fail 16 Feb 2017 84,983 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Off side front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,186 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the edges

Both rear wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,812 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 71,812 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,398 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 65,398 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear wheel has slight movement

power steering belt slightly cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,154 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 29 Feb 2012 59,154 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

nearside front tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,499 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 56,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,055 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 84,768 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyer has cut but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,311 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,193 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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W472 XDL is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W472 XDL, 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 W472 XDL registered?

W472 XDL is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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