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X42 VCD

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,937 mi
Last recorded78,937 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 VCD
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 78,937 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded from fuel filter to front

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps n/w (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Several underbody components have slight age related corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2025 78,931 miles

Light corrosion to various vehicle underbody components

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded - both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 78,924 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 78,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output small crack/stone chip (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 78,571 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 78,505 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,137 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 74,362 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 74,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,588 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,114 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2014 64,114 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,620 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 62,213 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 62,213 miles

Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,889 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 60,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 60,218 miles

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

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

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

chip in offside headlamp glass not afectting patten

Pass 16 Aug 2007 54,348 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,824 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 45,822 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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X42 VCD is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X42 VCD, 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 X42 VCD registered?

X42 VCD is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X42 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X42 VCD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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