AUDI CABRIOLET MOT pass rate
72.3% of 2,313 AUDI CABRIOLET MOT tests pass.
The CABRIOLET passes 72.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all AUDI models (84.5%).
The AUDI CABRIOLET passes 72.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 73.2% at 10–15 years versus 72.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (7) | 7 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 73.2% | 56 | 93,001 miles |
| 15+ years | 72.2% | 2,250 | 105,894 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI CABRIOLET
The most common reason the AUDI CABRIOLET fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 46.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 46.6% | Not working |
| Suspension | 34.0% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 32.1% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 30.6% | Carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 25.7% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 17.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 13.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 7.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.3% | Fixing missing |
Related AUDI models
- AUDI A3 — 82.2% pass rate
- AUDI A4 — 80.0% pass rate
- AUDI A1 — 82.9% pass rate
- AUDI A5 — 85.0% pass rate
- AUDI Q3 — 87.6% pass rate
- AUDI A6 — 85.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the AUDI CABRIOLET?
- 72.3% of AUDI CABRIOLET MOT tests pass, based on 2,313 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the AUDI CABRIOLET?
- The most common reason the AUDI CABRIOLET fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 46.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the AUDI CABRIOLET's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the AUDI service history guide for how to check and keep one.