Audi Cabriolet MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi Cabriolet. Check any Cabriolet by registration number below.

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73.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-16.7%

vs Audi Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Audi Cabriolet — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi Cabriolet has an average MOT pass rate of 73.0%, which is 16.7 percentage points below the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Cabriolet on the road.

The most common reasons a Audi Cabriolet fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Cabriolet for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Audi Cabriolet, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Audi Cabriolet performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 57 vehicles

66.7%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

43.6%

2008

Based on 54 vehicles

68.5%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

22.2%

Retest Rate

33.3%

2007

Based on 38 vehicles

84.2%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2000

Based on 421 vehicles

77.7%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

15.1%

1999

Based on 489 vehicles

71.8%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

25.7%

1998

Based on 485 vehicles

65.8%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

30.6%

1997

Based on 398 vehicles

73.4%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

21.0%

1996

Based on 456 vehicles

70.4%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

21.8%

1995

Based on 397 vehicles

67.5%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

25.7%

1994

Based on 267 vehicles

70.0%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

26.7%

1993

Based on 229 vehicles

72.5%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

16.3%

1992

Based on 42 vehicles

85.7%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

0

Based on 1,447 vehicles

75.3%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

Top MOT Failures — Audi Cabriolet

The most common reasons a Audi Cabriolet fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A tyre seriously damaged

19.3%

Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits

3.5%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.4%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.0%

Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured

2.9%

Audi Cabriolet Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

14.0%

Rear Offside

8.8%

Rear

8.8%

Other Audi Models

Compare MOT reliability across Audi models.

Audi A5 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa

90.3% pass rate

Audi A6 Aroad Sport 55tfsi Mhev Q A

89.5% pass rate

Audi All Road Avant

82.6% pass rate

Audi Rs 4 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A

94.7% pass rate

Audi E-tron S Quattro

82.6% pass rate

Audi TT

69.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Audi Cabriolet

Audi Cabriolet — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi Cabriolet MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi Cabriolet?

The average MOT pass rate for the Audi Cabriolet is 73.0% compared to the Audi average of 89.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi Cabriolet?

The most common MOT failures on the Audi Cabriolet are: A tyre seriously damaged (19.3%), Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits (3.5%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Audi Cabriolet reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 73.0%, the Audi Cabriolet is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Audi Cabriolet?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Audi Cabriolet?

Typical mileage for the Audi Cabriolet: 105,248 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cabriolet to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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