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W981 JBU

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,331 mi
Last recorded147,331 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 JBU
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 147,331 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 147,322 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 147,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 147,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 146,557 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 145,898 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 145,868 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 145,318 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 144,693 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 144,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 143,812 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 143,812 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 143,347 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 147,789 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 140,025 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)

Fail 31 May 2012 140,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 133,043 miles

all brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 124,936 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 124,936 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 111,722 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 98,685 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 84,426 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2006 63,041 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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W981 JBU is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W981 JBU, 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 W981 JBU registered?

W981 JBU is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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