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M23 BBY

1995 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,320 mi
Last recorded86,320 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Audi Cabriolet104,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 BBY
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 86,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded.

vehicle undersealed.

Pass 22 Apr 2021 86,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 85,991 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rubber mount broke (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2020 85,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,324 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 84,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 83,107 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 81,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,842 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 79,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,516 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,127 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,044 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 77,887 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,223 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 76,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 May 2006 69,455 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 69,455 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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M23 BBY is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1995 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 104,275 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 M23 BBY, 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 31 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M23 BBY registered?

M23 BBY is a 1995 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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