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J4 MCJ

2000 Audi Cabriolet

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

140,061 mi
Last recorded140,061 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi Cabriolet85,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 MCJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 140,061 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 139,520 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 138,850 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 138,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 137,901 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective very small hole in lens , (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear convertible glass misting over

Pass 15 Oct 2020 136,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 136,887 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 136,734 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under car , been greased ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray fitted

offside front headlamp unit glass stone hole

Fail 12 Sep 2019 136,734 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))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under car , been greased ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray fitted

offside front headlamp unit glass stone hole

Pass 10 Sep 2018 136,343 miles

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

Offside Front Outer c.v gaitor cracking

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 135,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine under tray fitted

offside headlamp unit lens stone hole

slight exhaust leak from front pipe and centre box welds

Fail 1 Sep 2017 135,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine under tray fitted

offside headlamp unit lens stone hole

slight exhaust leak from front pipe and centre box welds

Pass 8 Sep 2016 132,862 miles

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

front exhaust pipe slight leak at weld

offside headlamp unit glass stone hole

Fail 7 Sep 2016 132,863 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front exhaust pipe slight leak at weld

offside headlamp unit glass stone hole

Pass 11 Sep 2015 128,898 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 124,800 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 124,799 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal spongy

front brake pads worn low nearside front

Pass 4 Sep 2013 121,472 miles

brake pedal slight spongy / travel

engine undertray fitted

front registration plate deterioated / delaminating

Fail 5 Sep 2012 108,525 miles

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

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

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

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 5 Sep 2012 108,525 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2011 90,720 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,391 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,426 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 57,425 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,452 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,391 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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J4 MCJ is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2000 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 85,028 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 J4 MCJ, 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 26 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J4 MCJ registered?

J4 MCJ is a 2000 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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