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Audi Cabriolet

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc

S56 JCUMOT history

S56 JCU is a blue petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 127,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2026
Mileage
127,323 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 JCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 JCU was last recorded at 127,323 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,868 miles · 10 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
455 miles
Average per year
4,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,323 miles
  • 2024 – 126,868 miles
  • 2023 – 126,465 miles
  • 2022 – 125,214 miles
  • 2021 – 123,236 miles
  • 2019 – 121,111 miles
  • 2018 – 115,844 miles
  • 2017 – 115,686 miles
  • 2016 – 110,713 miles
  • 2015 – 105,755 miles
  • 2014 – 101,100 miles
  • 2013 – 95,256 miles
  • 2012 – 89,908 miles
  • 2011 – 85,824 miles
  • 2010 – 81,175 miles
  • 2009 – 77,529 miles
  • 2008 – 73,674 miles
  • 2007 – 65,158 miles
  • 2006 – 43,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,323 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,323 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,323 miles
    Test number
    657363535148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,868 miles (+403)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,868 miles
    Test number
    255210715853
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,465 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,465 miles
    Test number
    944367070903
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,465 miles (+1,251)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,465 miles
    Test number
    678533716725
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,214 miles (+1,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,214 miles
    Test number
    310519483165
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass123,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,236 miles
    Test number
    540836999441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail123,236 miles (+2,125)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,236 miles
    Test number
    991709048951
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass121,111 miles (+5,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,111 miles
    Test number
    271545082448
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass115,844 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,844 miles
    Test number
    960359232487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,841 miles (+155)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,841 miles
    Test number
    462128470112
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass115,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    115,686 miles
    Test number
    824506298686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail115,686 miles (+4,973)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,686 miles
    Test number
    271179454800
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass110,713 miles (+4,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,713 miles
    Test number
    934607010442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre OS/NS
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play OS/NS (2.6.2)

  14. Pass105,755 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,755 miles
    Test number
    159563585124
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail105,746 miles (+4,646)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,746 miles
    Test number
    179627665191
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass101,100 miles (+115)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,100 miles
    Test number
    527402664196
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEmissions just met
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust corroded in places
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail100,985 miles (+5,729)5 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,985 miles
    Test number
    399855654156
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEmissions just met
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust corroded in places
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass95,256 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,256 miles
    Test number
    167409563173
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail95,184 miles (+5,276)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,184 miles
    Test number
    406883363135
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass89,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,908 miles
    Test number
    865795862174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,906 miles (+4,082)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,906 miles
    Test number
    258635162482
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass85,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,824 miles
    Test number
    536519451137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail85,824 miles (+4,649)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,824 miles
    Test number
    137367051186
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass81,175 miles (+3,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,175 miles
    Test number
    553443360144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass77,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    77,529 miles
    Test number
    711231869165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail77,529 miles (+3,855)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,529 miles
    Test number
    780991269160
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  27. Fail73,674 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,674 miles
    Test number
    291933488146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass73,674 miles (+8,516)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    73,674 miles
    Test number
    503113988174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass65,158 miles (+21,423)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    65,158 miles
    Test number
    100018627249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass43,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,735 miles
    Test number
    404279826295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 JCU

Does S56 JCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 JCU expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 JCU?
The MOT on S56 JCU expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 JCU done?
S56 JCU was recorded at 127,323 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 4,543 miles a year.
Has S56 JCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 JCU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S56 JCU 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 S56 JCU find?
S56 JCU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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