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Audi Cabriolet

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,598 cc

T579 BBYMOT history

T579 BBY is a blue petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 124,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
124,393 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T579 BBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T579 BBY was last recorded at 124,393 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,120 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,273 miles
Average per year
3,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,393 miles
  • 2025 – 123,120 miles
  • 2024 – 120,744 miles
  • 2023 – 119,682 miles
  • 2022 – 117,496 miles
  • 2021 – 114,347 miles
  • 2020 – 109,767 miles
  • 2017 – 99,579 miles
  • 2016 – 92,127 miles
  • 2014 – 86,690 miles
  • 2012 – 84,506 miles
  • 2010 – 82,909 miles
  • 2009 – 76,031 miles
  • 2008 – 69,916 miles
  • 2007 – 56,350 miles
  • 2006 – 49,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,393 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    124,393 miles
    Test number
    129070432417
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail124,393 miles (+1,273)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,393 miles
    Test number
    512617594015
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass123,120 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    123,120 miles
    Test number
    646364077432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,744 miles (+1,062)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    120,744 miles
    Test number
    822965615570
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass119,682 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,682 miles
    Test number
    156453168881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,573 miles (+2,077)5 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,573 miles
    Test number
    467392930643
    • MajorCentral Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,496 miles (+3,149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,496 miles
    Test number
    277803928387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass114,347 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,347 miles
    Test number
    971567035126
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail114,347 miles (+4,580)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,347 miles
    Test number
    389315736881
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass109,767 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    109,767 miles
    Test number
    966504518116
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty

  11. Fail109,766 miles (+10,187)11 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,766 miles
    Test number
    868255979744
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working

  12. Pass99,579 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,579 miles
    Test number
    708768074289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail99,570 miles (+7,443)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,570 miles
    Test number
    236458167556
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass92,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,127 miles
    Test number
    419993144217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,127 miles (+49)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,127 miles
    Test number
    973823396864
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  16. Fail92,078 miles (+5,388)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,078 miles
    Test number
    176531471427
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed both front & offside rear (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font front & rear (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass86,690 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,690 miles
    Test number
    138261684162
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded.
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail86,682 miles (+2,176)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,682 miles
    Test number
    165976374158
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded.
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass84,506 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,506 miles
    Test number
    336733612457
    • NoteBrake discs corroded

  20. Fail84,496 miles (+1,587)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,496 miles
    Test number
    315706802497
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBrake discs corroded

  21. Fail82,909 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,909 miles
    Test number
    340228030291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass82,909 miles (+6,878)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,909 miles
    Test number
    900928130284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,031 miles (+9)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    76,031 miles
    Test number
    184302409283
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail76,022 miles (+6,106)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,022 miles
    Test number
    484121009258
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass69,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,916 miles
    Test number
    133969388138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,916 miles (+13,566)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,916 miles
    Test number
    264239488176
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TIRE

  27. Pass56,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,350 miles
    Test number
    184797157175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail56,350 miles (+6,641)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,350 miles
    Test number
    553005657196
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass49,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,709 miles
    Test number
    690158046036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T579 BBY

Does T579 BBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T579 BBY is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T579 BBY?
The MOT on T579 BBY is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T579 BBY done?
T579 BBY was recorded at 124,393 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,650 miles a year.
Has T579 BBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T579 BBY has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T579 BBY 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 T579 BBY find?
T579 BBY passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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