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M71 BSJ

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,855 mi
Last recorded140,855 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM71 BSJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 140,855 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leaks

Pass 22 Dec 2023 140,194 miles

ABS light illuminated momentarily on road test - may have intermittent fault

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play upper top strut mount

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear seats removed, rear seatbelts obviously not in use

slight oil leak, not considered excessive

Pass 23 Dec 2022 138,309 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2022 138,309 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2021 134,786 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2020 132,109 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2020 132,109 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2019 126,728 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2018 121,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracked / perished

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,922 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked / perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front indicators slightly discoloured

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 107,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 104,389 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 102,875 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 102,344 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 100,982 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M71 BSJ is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Yellow with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1994 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 107,575 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 M71 BSJ, 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 32 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M71 BSJ registered?

M71 BSJ is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 3 November 1994.

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