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Audi Cabriolet

Yellow · Petrol · 1997 · 2,598 cc

M40 AHBMOT history

M40 AHB is a yellow petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 7 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2026
Mileage
101,435 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M40 AHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
7 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M40 AHB was last recorded at 101,435 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,435 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,435 miles
  • 2024 – 101,373 miles
  • 2023 – 99,169 miles
  • 2022 – 99,158 miles
  • 2020 – 96,871 miles
  • 2019 – 95,920 miles
  • 2016 – 94,257 miles
  • 2015 – 91,793 miles
  • 2014 – 89,621 miles
  • 2013 – 81,587 miles
  • 2012 – 80,218 miles
  • 2011 – 75,100 miles
  • 2010 – 69,255 miles
  • 2009 – 60,764 miles
  • 2008 – 49,947 miles
  • 2007 – 45,287 miles
  • 2006 – 40,754 miles
  • 2005 – 37,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,435 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    101,435 miles
    Test number
    378513871278
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail101,435 miles (+62)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,435 miles
    Test number
    319959283555
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,373 miles (+2,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,373 miles
    Test number
    347964924552
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass99,169 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,169 miles
    Test number
    384576385348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail99,168 miles (+10)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,168 miles
    Test number
    255987963815
    • MajorCentral Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass99,158 miles (+2,287)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,158 miles
    Test number
    676225908452
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,871 miles
    Test number
    821361192498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,871 miles (+951)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,871 miles
    Test number
    873079744928
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass95,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,920 miles
    Test number
    634204814987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,920 miles (+1,663)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,920 miles
    Test number
    189549139539
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass94,257 miles (+2,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,257 miles
    Test number
    479551030824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass91,793 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,793 miles
    Test number
    371384639611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,621 miles (+5)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    498892354451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  14. Fail89,616 miles (+8,029)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,616 miles
    Test number
    165469834350
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  15. Pass81,587 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,587 miles
    Test number
    656659833324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perished

  16. Fail81,587 miles (+1,369)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,587 miles
    Test number
    686846833350
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass80,218 miles (+8)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,218 miles
    Test number
    245953712310
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail80,210 miles (+5,110)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,210 miles
    Test number
    248989192297
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail75,100 miles1 repaired6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,100 miles
    Test number
    547617381206
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside front indicator lens cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass75,100 miles (+5,845)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,100 miles
    Test number
    995637881282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside front indicator lens cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass69,255 miles (+8,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,255 miles
    Test number
    401301490271
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass60,764 miles (+10,817)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,764 miles
    Test number
    513676639330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass49,947 miles (+4,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,947 miles
    Test number
    903328378276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass45,287 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,287 miles
    Test number
    242992487245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,281 miles (+4,527)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,281 miles
    Test number
    943071487232
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass40,754 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,754 miles
    Test number
    594294686236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    37,269 miles
    Test number
    432704385222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M40 AHB

Does M40 AHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M40 AHB expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M40 AHB?
The MOT on M40 AHB expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M40 AHB done?
M40 AHB was recorded at 101,435 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 3,249 miles a year.
Has M40 AHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M40 AHB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on M40 AHB 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 M40 AHB find?
M40 AHB passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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