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BAH 98X

1994 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

226,067 mi
Last recorded226,067 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Audi Cabriolet107,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 98X
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 226,067 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

parking brake requirements only just met

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2023 226,065 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

parking brake requirements only just met

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 219,910 miles

Central Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 213,065 miles

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

Nearside Front seat mechanism worn but locks in position

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat mechanism worn but locks in position

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear silencers outer casings corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2021 213,065 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front seat mechanism worn but locks in position

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat mechanism worn but locks in position

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear silencers outer casings corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 207,402 miles

Exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All near tank ()

Nearside Front Seat mechanism slight play

Offside Front seat back insecure but locking in position

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 207,382 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All near tank ()

Nearside Front Seat mechanism slight play

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

Offside Front seat back insecure but locking in position

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 200,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear hub damp

Offside Front suspension leg top mount slight play

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 200,323 miles

Emissions not tested due to exssesive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear hub damp

Offside Front suspension leg top mount slight play

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake warning light on(pads?)

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 193,032 miles

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

both n/s/f lower arm bushes have slight movement

brake pedal travel

front exhaust joint corroded

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 189,914 miles

both n/s/f lower arm bushes have slight play

both o/s/f lower arm bushes have slight play

front exhaust joint corroded

rear exhaust outer casing starting to corrode

Pass 9 May 2012 183,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

back box exhaust outer casing starting to corrode

n/s/f shock showing signs of damp

Pass 14 May 2011 176,336 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 176,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 171,223 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/n/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/front seat belt catch cover missing

Fail 12 May 2010 171,208 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/n/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/front seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 158,592 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 158,265 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside 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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BAH 98X is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAH 98X, 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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BAH 98X is a 1994 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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