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SJI 9270

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,270 mi
Last recorded132,270 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 9270
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 132,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 132,036 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 130,897 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 130,895 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 128,211 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 124,787 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 124,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 120,626 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 118,520 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 111,448 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 103,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 May 2009 103,357 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 94,882 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2007 81,104 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 72,396 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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SJI 9270 is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 101,218 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 SJI 9270, 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 30 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJI 9270 is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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