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Audi Cabriolet

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 2,707 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

2,707

Best Year

2000 (81%)

Years Covered

10

How reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

vs national average-6% (82% avg)
vs Audi brand average-14% (90% avg)
Best to worst year spread8 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Audi Cabriolet by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200973%5691,768 mi
200875%3688,938 mi
200081%290103,167 mi
199977%411104,232 mi
199873%435105,597 mi
199780%334103,196 mi
199676%386110,367 mi
199575%338111,909 mi
199476%228104,553 mi
199376%193112,778 mi

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About the Audi Cabriolet

The Audi Cabriolet has been tested 2,707 times in 2024 MOT data across 10 model years (1993 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2000 model is the most reliable with a 81% pass rate from 290 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 73%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Reliability Trend

The AUDI CABRIOLET has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 112,778 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 91,768 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Audi brand average of 90%, the Cabriolet is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Audi models.

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