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Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,598 cc

R129 RBWMOT history

R129 RBW is a green petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 102,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2023
Mileage
102,954 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
9 passed · 8 failed
Per year
575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R129 RBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

R129 RBW was last recorded at 102,954 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,951 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,954 miles
  • 2022 – 102,951 miles
  • 2014 – 102,569 miles
  • 2012 – 101,346 miles
  • 2011 – 100,777 miles
  • 2010 – 99,918 miles
  • 2009 – 99,633 miles
  • 2008 – 99,337 miles
  • 2007 – 96,349 miles
  • 2006 – 91,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,954 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion on braking surfaces
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension components

What MOT failures 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 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,954 miles (+3)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,954 miles
    Test number
    601525790313
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on braking surfaces
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension components

  2. Pass102,951 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,951 miles
    Test number
    917895424113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,569 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,569 miles
    Test number
    245298244026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  4. Fail102,561 miles (+1,215)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,561 miles
    Test number
    165784844410
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  5. Pass101,346 miles15 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    101,346 miles
    Test number
    847260992287
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteExhaust rubbers split
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  6. Fail101,346 miles (+569)2 failures15 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,346 miles
    Test number
    155999082235
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteExhaust rubbers split
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  7. Pass100,777 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,777 miles
    Test number
    865677901362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,918 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    99,918 miles
    Test number
    234908980283
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail99,913 miles (+280)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,913 miles
    Test number
    283034880282
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass99,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    99,633 miles
    Test number
    633251559281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,631 miles (+294)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,631 miles
    Test number
    331071259467
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass99,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    99,337 miles
    Test number
    723032078147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,337 miles (+2,988)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,337 miles
    Test number
    764722278195
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteGearbox crossmember damaged

  14. Pass96,349 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    96,349 miles
    Test number
    251918727404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,293 miles (+4,495)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,293 miles
    Test number
    524552327166
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteAmplifier lead fitted round bonnet hinge risc of shorting out

  16. Pass91,798 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    91,798 miles
    Test number
    640555276042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,777 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,777 miles
    Test number
    504594676033
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Questions about R129 RBW

Does R129 RBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R129 RBW expired on 8 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R129 RBW?
The MOT on R129 RBW expired on 8 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R129 RBW done?
R129 RBW was recorded at 102,954 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 575 miles a year.
Has R129 RBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R129 RBW has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on R129 RBW 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 R129 RBW find?
R129 RBW failed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 5 more.

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