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E13 MDJ

1996 Audi Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 2598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,176 mi
Last recorded118,176 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Audi Cabriolet101,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 MDJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 118,176 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 117,896 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 117,642 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 116,205 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 113,746 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes heavly greased unable to fully inspect

front and rear brake discs corroded

osf osr and nsf tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 17 Oct 2011 113,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes heavly greased unable to fully inspect

front and rear brake discs corroded

osf osr and nsf tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 112,529 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front headlamp slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2008 110,993 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2007 108,200 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 104,616 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 104,587 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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E13 MDJ is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E13 MDJ, 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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What year was E13 MDJ registered?

E13 MDJ is a 1996 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is E13 MDJ safe to buy?

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