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Green and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T516 AFXMOT history

T516 AFX is a green and black petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
148,704 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T516 AFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T516 AFX was last recorded at 148,704 miles on 16 May 2026, 268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,436 miles · 31 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
268 miles
Average per year
4,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,704 miles
  • 2023 – 148,436 miles
  • 2021 – 148,314 miles
  • 2020 – 147,087 miles
  • 2019 – 142,459 miles
  • 2018 – 138,901 miles
  • 2017 – 133,381 miles
  • 2016 – 129,478 miles
  • 2015 – 125,854 miles
  • 2014 – 123,176 miles
  • 2013 – 120,775 miles
  • 2012 – 117,417 miles
  • 2011 – 112,148 miles
  • 2010 – 107,100 miles
  • 2009 – 94,076 miles
  • 2008 – 79,076 miles
  • 2007 – 69,991 miles
  • 2006 – 56,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,704 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate has a crack
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has started to corrode
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has started to corrode

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.

  • Exhaust centre section starting to deteriorate

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • ENGINE COOLANT LEAK.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • UNDER FLOOR FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,704 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,704 miles
    Test number
    831215750310
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate has a crack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has started to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has started to corrode

  2. Fail148,704 miles (+268)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,704 miles
    Test number
    153287861559
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate has a crack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has started to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has started to corrode

  3. Pass148,436 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    148,436 miles
    Test number
    124512778957
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass148,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    148,314 miles
    Test number
    128301355286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail148,314 miles (+1,227)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,314 miles
    Test number
    477645456736
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Pass147,087 miles (+4,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    147,087 miles
    Test number
    845289558167
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass142,459 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    142,459 miles
    Test number
    697773382327
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 X STONE CHIP ON SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COOLANT LEAK.
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDER FLOOR FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

  8. Fail142,455 miles (+3,554)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,455 miles
    Test number
    353097338814
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR OF MIDDLE SECTION HAS A CRACK IN PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 X STONE CHIPS. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COOLANT LEAK.
    • AdvisoryENGINE HAS AN OIL LEAK.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDER FLOOR FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

  9. Pass138,901 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,901 miles
    Test number
    745314622817
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail138,895 miles (+5,514)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,895 miles
    Test number
    162834508838
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass133,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,381 miles
    Test number
    954155522815
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear coil springs
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section starting to deteriorate

  12. Fail133,381 miles (+3,903)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,381 miles
    Test number
    447746885294
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear coil springs
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section starting to deteriorate

  13. Pass129,478 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,478 miles
    Test number
    345109851877
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOIl leak on rear of engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail129,478 miles (+3,624)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,478 miles
    Test number
    224021754294
    • FailureCentre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOIl leak on rear of engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail125,854 miles (+47)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,854 miles
    Test number
    855144295186
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly corroded

  16. Pass125,807 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    125,807 miles
    Test number
    368869085193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass123,176 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,176 miles
    Test number
    617968724107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass120,775 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    120,775 miles
    Test number
    797870133135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,417 miles (+5,269)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,417 miles
    Test number
    589129432151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass112,148 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    112,148 miles
    Test number
    789038031193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail112,126 miles (+5,026)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,126 miles
    Test number
    495309421160
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass107,100 miles (+62)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    107,100 miles
    Test number
    223842140439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Fail107,038 miles (+12,962)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,038 miles
    Test number
    260207930173
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass94,076 miles (+15,000)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    94,076 miles
    Test number
    263605039149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,076 miles (+9,085)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,076 miles
    Test number
    843677838143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,991 miles
    Test number
    861451737172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail69,991 miles (+13,171)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,991 miles
    Test number
    201210837460
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  28. Pass56,820 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,820 miles
    Test number
    311023546117
    • NoteRear tyres close to the 1.6mm limit.

Questions about T516 AFX

Does T516 AFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T516 AFX is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T516 AFX?
The MOT on T516 AFX is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T516 AFX done?
T516 AFX was recorded at 148,704 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 4,599 miles a year.
Has T516 AFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T516 AFX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T516 AFX 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 T516 AFX find?
T516 AFX passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 9 advisories: front registration plate has a crack; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount, and 6 more.

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