Audi logo

Audi Cabriolet

Blue and Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,771 cc

NRL 3MOT history

NRL 3 is a blue and black petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 34,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
34,962 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
849 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for NRL 3 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
NRL 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NRL 3 was last recorded at 34,962 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,659 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
303 miles
Average per year
849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,962 miles
  • 2025 – 34,659 miles
  • 2024 – 34,265 miles
  • 2023 – 33,892 miles
  • 2022 – 33,596 miles
  • 2019 – 32,782 miles
  • 2017 – 32,073 miles
  • 2016 – 30,589 miles
  • 2014 – 29,373 miles
  • 2013 – 27,904 miles
  • 2012 – 26,630 miles
  • 2011 – 25,265 miles
  • 2010 – 24,329 miles
  • 2009 – 22,910 miles
  • 2008 – 20,348 miles
  • 2007 – 19,089 miles
  • 2006 – 17,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,962 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,962 miles (+303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    34,962 miles
    Test number
    984189881271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass34,659 miles (+394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    34,659 miles
    Test number
    365389851295
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  3. Pass34,265 miles (+373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    34,265 miles
    Test number
    686386942211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass33,892 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    33,892 miles
    Test number
    438100433640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail33,877 miles (+281)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,877 miles
    Test number
    765154405872
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass33,596 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    33,596 miles
    Test number
    813719128273
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail33,594 miles (+812)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,594 miles
    Test number
    527052480823
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass32,782 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,782 miles
    Test number
    530745790013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,073 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,073 miles
    Test number
    515826731583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,589 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,589 miles
    Test number
    503501885977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,373 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,373 miles
    Test number
    639790874175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,904 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,904 miles
    Test number
    867435163124
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt slow to return

  13. Fail27,903 miles (+1,273)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,903 miles
    Test number
    399264563119
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt slow to return

  14. Pass26,630 miles (+1,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    26,630 miles
    Test number
    196796942180
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished & worn

  15. Pass25,265 miles (+936)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,265 miles
    Test number
    469171331115
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorating/wearing edges

  16. Pass24,329 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,329 miles
    Test number
    392455350114
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn edges

  17. Fail24,329 miles (+1,419)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,329 miles
    Test number
    203755350125
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn edges

  18. Pass22,910 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,910 miles
    Test number
    292976159402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  19. Fail22,910 miles (+2,562)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,910 miles
    Test number
    503046359124
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  20. Pass20,348 miles (+1,259)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,348 miles
    Test number
    452506158158
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  21. Pass19,089 miles (+1,256)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,089 miles
    Test number
    973824717183
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  22. Pass17,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,833 miles
    Test number
    962481436119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NRL 3

What vehicle is registration NRL 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NRL 3 on a blue and black petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 1 Aug 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NRL 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NRL 3 is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on NRL 3?
The MOT on NRL 3 is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NRL 3 done?
NRL 3 was recorded at 34,962 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 849 miles a year.
Has NRL 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NRL 3 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on NRL 3 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 NRL 3 find?
NRL 3 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Related registrations

Browse all NR registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.