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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T281 JJVMOT history

T281 JJV is a black petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,636 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 JJV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 JJV was last recorded at 126,636 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,144 miles · 19 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,492 miles
Average per year
3,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,636 miles
  • 2025 – 124,144 miles
  • 2023 – 119,254 miles
  • 2022 – 115,113 miles
  • 2021 – 108,655 miles
  • 2020 – 106,066 miles
  • 2017 – 106,006 miles
  • 2016 – 105,342 miles
  • 2015 – 105,130 miles
  • 2014 – 104,275 miles
  • 2013 – 103,411 miles
  • 2012 – 100,193 miles
  • 2011 – 99,461 miles
  • 2010 – 93,908 miles
  • 2009 – 85,576 miles
  • 2008 – 76,500 miles
  • 2007 – 65,259 miles
  • 2006 – 57,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,636 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,636 miles (+2,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,636 miles
    Test number
    645546719751
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,144 miles (+4,890)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,144 miles
    Test number
    210940142573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass119,254 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,254 miles
    Test number
    242719446193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,251 miles (+4,138)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,251 miles
    Test number
    143627820595
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass115,113 miles (+141)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,113 miles
    Test number
    878243734110
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail114,972 miles (+6,317)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,972 miles
    Test number
    911119377067
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass108,655 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,655 miles
    Test number
    367863943995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,066 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    106,066 miles
    Test number
    981821551831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,061 miles (+55)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,061 miles
    Test number
    135102771652
    • 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))

  10. Pass106,006 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,006 miles
    Test number
    864635180193
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges

  11. Fail105,994 miles (+652)3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,994 miles
    Test number
    900334278868
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

  12. Pass105,342 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,342 miles
    Test number
    557696324502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAbs pump operating when testing rear brakes
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Fail105,342 miles (+212)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,342 miles
    Test number
    905629485996
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAbs pump operating when testing rear brakes
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  14. Pass105,130 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,130 miles
    Test number
    143260277343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail105,130 miles (+855)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,130 miles
    Test number
    327685395439
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass104,275 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,275 miles
    Test number
    377290824462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAbs activated whilst carrying out rear brake test. warning light stayed off
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  17. Fail104,275 miles (+864)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,275 miles
    Test number
    857650224203
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAbs activated whilst carrying out rear brake test. warning light stayed off
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  18. Pass103,411 miles (+19)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,411 miles
    Test number
    619006123255
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear disc corroding
    • NoteOne of centre exhaust mounts broken
    • NoteWheel nuts covered

  19. Fail103,392 miles (+3,199)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,392 miles
    Test number
    846395213298
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear disc corroding
    • NoteOne of centre exhaust mounts broken
    • NoteWheel nuts covered

  20. Pass100,193 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    100,193 miles
    Test number
    599623432234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,461 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    99,461 miles
    Test number
    226958551168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail99,457 miles (+5,549)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,457 miles
    Test number
    236683651190
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass93,908 miles (+8,332)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,908 miles
    Test number
    754250340149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,576 miles (+9,076)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,576 miles
    Test number
    732001639179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    521465368136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Fail76,500 miles (+11,241)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    921745168164
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass65,259 miles (+8,230)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,259 miles
    Test number
    112465367177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass57,029 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    57,029 miles
    Test number
    322033676110
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  29. Fail57,025 miles3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,025 miles
    Test number
    143192576194
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteUnable to open boot

Questions about T281 JJV

Does T281 JJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T281 JJV is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T281 JJV?
The MOT on T281 JJV is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T281 JJV done?
T281 JJV was recorded at 126,636 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 3,482 miles a year.
Has T281 JJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 JJV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T281 JJV 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 T281 JJV find?
T281 JJV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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