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Audi Cabriolet

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T71 BFCMOT history

T71 BFC is a green petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
73,769 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T71 BFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T71 BFC was last recorded at 73,769 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 20,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,326 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
20,443 miles
Average per year
2,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,769 miles
  • 2024 – 53,326 miles
  • 2023 – 53,197 miles
  • 2022 – 52,823 miles
  • 2021 – 52,539 miles
  • 2020 – 51,892 miles
  • 2019 – 51,620 miles
  • 2018 – 50,831 miles
  • 2017 – 49,563 miles
  • 2016 – 48,213 miles
  • 2015 – 46,257 miles
  • 2014 – 44,873 miles
  • 2013 – 43,023 miles
  • 2012 – 40,363 miles
  • 2011 – 37,841 miles
  • 2010 – 23,594 miles
  • 2009 – 22,236 miles
  • 2008 – 20,627 miles
  • 2007 – 18,536 miles
  • 2006 – 17,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,769 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rearmost bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rearmost bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,769 miles (+20,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,769 miles
    Test number
    786892832908
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rearmost bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rearmost bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,326 miles (+129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    53,326 miles
    Test number
    290305132520
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rearmost bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rearmost bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,197 miles (+374)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,197 miles
    Test number
    885106820347
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REarmost bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rearmost bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass52,823 miles (+284)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,823 miles
    Test number
    881917722843
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rearmost bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass52,539 miles (+647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,539 miles
    Test number
    490411667480
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rearmost bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,892 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,892 miles
    Test number
    823802239368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,620 miles
    Test number
    705056335415
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail51,618 miles (+787)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,618 miles
    Test number
    878805955715
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass50,831 miles (+1,268)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,831 miles
    Test number
    869167575217
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass49,563 miles (+1,350)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,563 miles
    Test number
    677876994234
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded at inner surfaces
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn at shoulders (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass48,213 miles (+1,956)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,213 miles
    Test number
    147562649066
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs have some surface corrosion at inner faces.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter. (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass46,257 miles (+1,384)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,257 miles
    Test number
    375185837216
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs have some corrosion on inner surfaces.
    • AdvisoryFront strut top mounts have slight play.
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Nail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySlight fluid seepage at rack gaiter.

  13. Pass44,873 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,873 miles
    Test number
    365717334311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight seepage of fluid from rack gaiter.

  14. Fail44,870 miles (+1,847)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,870 miles
    Test number
    926765434370
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight seepage of fluid from rack gaiter.

  15. Pass43,023 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,023 miles
    Test number
    535694543303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight seepage of fluid from Rack gaiters.

  16. Fail43,023 miles (+2,660)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,023 miles
    Test number
    625483443399
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight seepage of fluid from Rack gaiters.

  17. Pass40,363 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,363 miles
    Test number
    945022252368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,361 miles (+2,520)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,361 miles
    Test number
    745678342329
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail37,841 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,841 miles
    Test number
    389589041364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  20. Pass37,841 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,841 miles
    Test number
    478449041449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,880 miles (+276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,880 miles
    Test number
    137863501255
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass36,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,604 miles
    Test number
    508640701227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,604 miles (+13,010)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,604 miles
    Test number
    695830001217
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass23,594 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,594 miles
    Test number
    463739080178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,236 miles (+1,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,236 miles
    Test number
    252769589490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass20,627 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,627 miles
    Test number
    122453498156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,536 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,536 miles
    Test number
    894138877128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,412 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,412 miles
    Test number
    602663196120
    • NoteN/s/f tyre very low on tread
    • NoteO/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Questions about T71 BFC

Does T71 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T71 BFC is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T71 BFC?
The MOT on T71 BFC is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T71 BFC done?
T71 BFC was recorded at 73,769 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 2,903 miles a year.
Has T71 BFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T71 BFC has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T71 BFC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T71 BFC find?
T71 BFC passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rearmost bush); offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rearmost bush).

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