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Audi Cabriolet

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,598 cc

P501 YAXMOT history

P501 YAX is a blue petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 26 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 128,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2025
Mileage
128,283 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P501 YAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
26 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P501 YAX was last recorded at 128,283 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,283 miles · 3 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,283 miles
  • 2023 – 128,175 miles
  • 2022 – 128,005 miles
  • 2021 – 127,833 miles
  • 2020 – 127,483 miles
  • 2019 – 125,906 miles
  • 2018 – 124,035 miles
  • 2017 – 121,741 miles
  • 2016 – 119,394 miles
  • 2015 – 116,920 miles
  • 2014 – 114,610 miles
  • 2013 – 111,927 miles
  • 2012 – 111,263 miles
  • 2011 – 110,426 miles
  • 2010 – 109,355 miles
  • 2009 – 108,106 miles
  • 2008 – 103,688 miles
  • 2006 – 88,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,283 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    128,283 miles
    Test number
    454536962965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail128,283 miles (+108)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,283 miles
    Test number
    205454236562
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,175 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,175 miles
    Test number
    815482825708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass128,005 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,005 miles
    Test number
    288826262277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,998 miles (+165)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,998 miles
    Test number
    301925248622
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass127,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,833 miles
    Test number
    724709702895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,833 miles (+350)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,833 miles
    Test number
    805455955051
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass127,483 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,483 miles
    Test number
    255484653363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail127,482 miles (+1,576)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,482 miles
    Test number
    828140641804
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass125,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,906 miles
    Test number
    462045413524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top Mount Has Slight Play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail125,906 miles (+1,871)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,906 miles
    Test number
    293078927249
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top Mount Has Slight Play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass124,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,035 miles
    Test number
    472735439130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail124,035 miles (+2,294)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,035 miles
    Test number
    876261511135
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass121,741 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,741 miles
    Test number
    963776131865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,722 miles (+2,328)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,722 miles
    Test number
    759034541574
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  16. Pass119,394 miles (+2,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,394 miles
    Test number
    869937180298
    • AdvisoryTop steering bush slight play

  17. Pass116,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,920 miles
    Test number
    825504065041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,920 miles (+2,310)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,920 miles
    Test number
    528383565034
    • FailureCentre Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass114,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,610 miles
    Test number
    625255884014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail114,610 miles (+2,683)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,610 miles
    Test number
    257105284084
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

  21. Pass111,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,927 miles
    Test number
    669383673032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Fail111,915 miles (+652)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,915 miles
    Test number
    175573673480
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass111,263 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    111,263 miles
    Test number
    258567862087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Fail111,254 miles (+828)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,254 miles
    Test number
    128300262080
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass110,426 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    110,426 miles
    Test number
    619921861067
    • NoteCentre rear brake light has a segment out
    • NoteN/S/F brake flexy hose slightly perished

  26. Fail110,426 miles (+1,071)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,426 miles
    Test number
    759154451058
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre rear brake light has a segment out
    • NoteN/S/F brake flexy hose slightly perished

  27. Pass109,355 miles (+1,249)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    109,355 miles
    Test number
    993289160076
    • NoteEngine sensor loom rubbing on steering assembly
    • NoteN/S/F brake flexy slightly perished
    • NoteSegment out on centre rear brake light

  28. Pass108,106 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    108,106 miles
    Test number
    850954089080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Fail108,032 miles (+4,344)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,032 miles
    Test number
    643167579020
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  30. Pass103,688 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    103,688 miles
    Test number
    314986518010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail103,685 miles (+14,977)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,685 miles
    Test number
    822655818061
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  32. Pass88,708 miles (+2,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    88,708 miles
    Test number
    144333466367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  33. Pass86,213 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    86,213 miles
    Test number
    370569806048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play noted in OSR wheel bearing.

Questions about P501 YAX

Does P501 YAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P501 YAX expired on 3 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P501 YAX?
The MOT on P501 YAX expired on 3 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P501 YAX done?
P501 YAX was recorded at 128,283 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 2,286 miles a year.
Has P501 YAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P501 YAX has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on P501 YAX 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 P501 YAX find?
P501 YAX passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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