Audi Coupe
Green · Petrol · 1994 · 2,598 cc
M396 MBUMOT history
M396 MBU is a green petrol Audi Coupe first used on 30 Nov 1994. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,589 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 65,589 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 904 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M396 MBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- Coupe
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 30 Nov 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M396 MBU was last recorded at 65,589 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 64,423 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,166 miles
- Average per year
- 904 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 65,589 miles
- 2024 – 64,423 miles
- 2023 – 63,246 miles
- 2022 – 61,939 miles
- 2021 – 60,865 miles
- 2020 – 59,488 miles
- 2019 – 58,429 miles
- 2018 – 57,636 miles
- 2017 – 56,890 miles
- 2016 – 56,014 miles
- 2015 – 55,117 miles
- 2014 – 54,377 miles
- 2013 – 53,958 miles
- 2012 – 53,628 miles
- 2011 – 53,277 miles
- 2010 – 52,657 miles
- 2009 – 52,158 miles
- 2008 – 51,147 miles
- 2007 – 50,005 miles
- 2006 – 48,415 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,589 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Coil spring corroded all four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,589 miles (+1,166)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 65,589 miles
- Test number
- 801225920364
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,423 miles (+1,177)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 64,423 miles
- Test number
- 219378719645
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass63,246 miles (+1,307)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 63,246 miles
- Test number
- 732624548658
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished/cracked on outer sidewall, advise further inspection/replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass61,939 miles (+1,074)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 61,939 miles
- Test number
- 331276857758
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracked/perished on sidewalls almost to cords in places, advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass60,865 miles (+1,377)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 60,865 miles
- Test number
- 730192729921
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass59,488 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 59,488 miles
- Test number
- 935381649932
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust rear section corroded and slight blow
- AdvisoryN/s/f outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryO/s/f headlamp slightly loose
Fail59,469 miles (+1,040)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,469 miles
- Test number
- 884409887727
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass58,429 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 58,429 miles
- Test number
- 734949111849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,404 miles (+768)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,404 miles
- Test number
- 551247579595
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass57,636 miles (+746)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 57,636 miles
- Test number
- 238017154030
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle and on compoents
Pass56,890 miles (+876)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 56,890 miles
- Test number
- 492389171729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,014 miles (+897)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 56,014 miles
- Test number
- 284033026356
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush, advise replace (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,117 miles (+740)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 55,117 miles
- Test number
- 659387686376
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replace (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split/emitting grease, recomend replace (2.5.C.1a)
Pass54,377 miles (+419)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 54,377 miles
- Test number
- 695474814330
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass53,958 miles (+330)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 53,958 miles
- Test number
- 759242223392
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside front outer lower sill damaged but not within 30cm's of prescribed areas, advise further inspection/repair
Pass53,628 miles (+15)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 53,628 miles
- Test number
- 649965032398
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail53,613 miles (+336)2 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,613 miles
- Test number
- 909052832365
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass53,277 miles (+6)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 53,277 miles
- Test number
- 147453631347
- NoteForward rear brake hose ferules rusty
Fail53,271 miles (+614)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,271 miles
- Test number
- 165592231309
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Pass52,657 miles (+499)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 52,657 miles
- Test number
- 441278620455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,158 miles (+1,011)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 52,158 miles
- Test number
- 624019629315
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteAll 4 tyres slightly perishing on sidewalls.
Pass51,147 miles (+1,142)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 51,147 miles
- Test number
- 291511238374
- NoteAll 4 tyres perishing on sidewalls.
- NoteWipers judder accros screen but clear efficiently.
Pass50,005 miles (+1,590)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 50,005 miles
- Test number
- 614272837354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,415 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 48,415 miles
- Test number
- 453362736373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M396 MBU
- Does M396 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M396 MBU is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on M396 MBU?
- The MOT on M396 MBU is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M396 MBU done?
- M396 MBU was recorded at 65,589 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 904 miles a year.
- Has M396 MBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M396 MBU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on M396 MBU 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 M396 MBU find?
- M396 MBU passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection/repair.
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