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Audi Cabriolet

Yellow · Petrol · 1995 · 2,598 cc

M533 VBVMOT history

M533 VBV is a yellow petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 4 May 1995. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
131,556 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M533 VBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
4 May 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M533 VBV was last recorded at 131,556 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,437 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
2,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,556 miles
  • 2024 – 131,437 miles
  • 2023 – 130,917 miles
  • 2022 – 130,689 miles
  • 2018 – 130,590 miles
  • 2017 – 130,510 miles
  • 2016 – 127,894 miles
  • 2015 – 125,073 miles
  • 2014 – 120,909 miles
  • 2013 – 117,088 miles
  • 2012 – 112,092 miles
  • 2011 – 110,079 miles
  • 2010 – 107,034 miles
  • 2009 – 104,057 miles
  • 2008 – 97,125 miles
  • 2007 – 88,065 miles
  • 2006 – 80,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,556 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer skin rusting/flaking

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,556 miles (+119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,556 miles
    Test number
    428530591265
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer skin rusting/flaking

  2. Pass131,437 miles (+520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    131,437 miles
    Test number
    189882731982
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,917 miles (+228)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    130,917 miles
    Test number
    236693295865
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,689 miles (+70)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,689 miles
    Test number
    288134589862
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes heavily corroded

  5. Fail130,619 miles (+16)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,619 miles
    Test number
    765063603044
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing in sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from centre joint

  6. Fail130,603 miles (+13)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,603 miles
    Test number
    709163373461
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing in sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from centre joint

  7. Fail130,590 miles (+80)2 dangerous13 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,590 miles
    Test number
    102470588384
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view hood window (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses are heavily perished
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryThe drivers seatbelt is very slow to return
    • AdvisoryThe front subframe is heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryThe fuel lines are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryThe rear axle suspension and braking components are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryTransmission oil; leak

  8. Pass130,510 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    130,510 miles
    Test number
    535730571710
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail130,488 miles (+2,594)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,488 miles
    Test number
    809269184351
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass127,894 miles (+2,821)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,894 miles
    Test number
    911673356384
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

  11. Pass125,073 miles (+4,164)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    125,073 miles
    Test number
    565926805266
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroded.

  12. Fail120,909 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,909 miles
    Test number
    146308994163
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass120,909 miles (+3,821)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,909 miles
    Test number
    716248994174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass117,088 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    117,088 miles
    Test number
    369666603423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside handbrake shoes bit noisy

  15. Fail117,088 miles (+1,193)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,088 miles
    Test number
    739466803244
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside handbrake shoes bit noisy

  16. Pass115,895 miles (+11)9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    115,895 miles
    Test number
    338278923100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded.

  17. Fail115,884 miles (+3,792)3 dangerous2 failures9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,884 miles
    Test number
    498344123103
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded.

  18. Pass112,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,092 miles
    Test number
    109273102155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail112,092 miles (+2,013)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,092 miles
    Test number
    435892202171
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheel bearings

  20. Pass110,079 miles (+3,045)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    110,079 miles
    Test number
    746710711141
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

  21. Pass107,034 miles (+2,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    107,034 miles
    Test number
    774939410190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass104,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    104,057 miles
    Test number
    860248729125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,056 miles (+6,931)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,056 miles
    Test number
    932968729159
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

  24. Pass97,125 miles (+9,060)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    97,125 miles
    Test number
    722040038129
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass88,065 miles (+7,909)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    88,065 miles
    Test number
    383058027169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass80,156 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    80,156 miles
    Test number
    420189036041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail80,155 miles6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,155 miles
    Test number
    214131536082
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about M533 VBV

Does M533 VBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M533 VBV expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M533 VBV?
The MOT on M533 VBV expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M533 VBV done?
M533 VBV was recorded at 131,556 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 2,611 miles a year.
Has M533 VBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M533 VBV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on M533 VBV 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 M533 VBV find?
M533 VBV passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust centre silencer outer skin rusting/flaking.

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