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Audi Cabriolet

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,598 cc

PPO 359MOT history

PPO 359 is a blue petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 21 Jul 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
116,080 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PPO 359
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 Jul 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PPO 359 was last recorded at 116,080 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,080 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,080 miles
  • 2024 – 112,847 miles
  • 2023 – 109,195 miles
  • 2022 – 96,068 miles
  • 2019 – 93,376 miles
  • 2018 – 91,809 miles
  • 2017 – 90,512 miles
  • 2015 – 89,343 miles
  • 2014 – 81,881 miles
  • 2013 – 81,478 miles
  • 2012 – 81,170 miles
  • 2011 – 80,692 miles
  • 2010 – 79,592 miles
  • 2009 – 76,808 miles
  • 2008 – 72,971 miles
  • 2007 – 67,356 miles
  • 2006 – 62,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,080 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [all four inner surface corrosion] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage [at steering rack] (2.1.5 (a))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.

  • Corrosion on fuel filter casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,080 miles
    Test number
    745736571409
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [all four inner surface corrosion] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage [at steering rack] (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail116,080 miles (+3,233)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,080 miles
    Test number
    543347694984
    • MajorFront Emissions unable to be completed [exhaust leaking] (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [all four inner surface corrosion] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage [at steering rack] (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass112,847 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,847 miles
    Test number
    633999345270
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,847 miles (+3,652)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,847 miles
    Test number
    704198057726
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,195 miles (+13,127)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,195 miles
    Test number
    879160310643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    824854397408
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Fail96,068 miles (+2,692)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    303426887571
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass93,376 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,376 miles
    Test number
    926323753103
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joints deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel filter casing corroded

  9. Fail93,376 miles (+1,567)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,376 miles
    Test number
    811759753020
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joints deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel filter casing corroded

  10. Pass91,809 miles (+1,297)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,809 miles
    Test number
    605009271381
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wall cracking( advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel filter casing
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  11. Pass90,512 miles (+1,169)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,512 miles
    Test number
    922039050927
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel filter casing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on gearbox sump and leaking oil
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  12. Pass89,343 miles (+7,462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,343 miles
    Test number
    728429215471
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel filter casing
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joints deteriorated

  13. Pass81,881 miles (+403)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,881 miles
    Test number
    855826974264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteFront suspension corrorded
    • NoteFuel filter corrorded
    • NoteRear suspension corrorded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

  14. Pass81,478 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,478 miles
    Test number
    755441093288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail81,465 miles (+295)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,465 miles
    Test number
    406767883247
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass81,170 miles (+478)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,170 miles
    Test number
    919522692229
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth sides rear tyres starting to perish

  17. Pass80,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,692 miles
    Test number
    495434841259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail80,692 miles (+1,100)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,692 miles
    Test number
    487263441296
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass79,592 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,592 miles
    Test number
    374336450283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to corode
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish

  20. Fail79,592 miles (+2,784)2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,592 miles
    Test number
    574526350281
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to corode
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish

  21. Pass76,808 miles (+3,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,808 miles
    Test number
    394593439265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass72,971 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,971 miles
    Test number
    671734138220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,954 miles (+5,598)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,954 miles
    Test number
    424562228263
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass67,356 miles (+5,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,356 miles
    Test number
    621292307220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass62,197 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,197 miles
    Test number
    324596206410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,185 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,185 miles
    Test number
    353160506254
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)

Questions about PPO 359

What vehicle is registration PPO 359 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PPO 359 on a blue petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 21 Jul 1997. 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 PPO 359 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PPO 359 is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on PPO 359?
The MOT on PPO 359 is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PPO 359 done?
PPO 359 was recorded at 116,080 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 2,784 miles a year.
Has PPO 359 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PPO 359 has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on PPO 359 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 PPO 359 find?
PPO 359 passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [all four inner surface corrosion]; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage [at steering rack].

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