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Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

W256 LUDMOT history

W256 LUD is a green petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 27 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2023
Mileage
119,201 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 LUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W256 LUD was last recorded at 119,201 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 4,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Sept 2006: 67,901 miles, lower than 67,995 miles on 5 Sept 2006.
  • 8 Jan 2014: 75,143 miles, lower than 75,499 miles on 4 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,008 miles · 8 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
4,193 miles
Average per year
3,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,201 miles
  • 2020 – 115,008 miles
  • 2019 – 110,076 miles
  • 2018 – 105,662 miles
  • 2017 – 101,112 miles
  • 2016 – 95,542 miles
  • 2015 – 89,668 miles
  • 2014 – 80,768 miles
  • 2011 – 75,499 miles
  • 2010 – 74,041 miles
  • 2008 – 73,848 miles
  • 2006 – 67,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,201 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,201 miles (+4,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,201 miles
    Test number
    969851625300
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass115,008 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,008 miles
    Test number
    459980131165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,076 miles (+4,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,076 miles
    Test number
    367321011332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass105,662 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,662 miles
    Test number
    784110266452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Fail105,645 miles (+4,533)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,645 miles
    Test number
    522405359076
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Pass101,112 miles (+5,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,112 miles
    Test number
    611599289338
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  7. Pass95,542 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,542 miles
    Test number
    126765897212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear both fuel pipes starting to corrode

  8. Fail95,542 miles (+5,874)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,542 miles
    Test number
    475506716777
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear both fuel pipes starting to corrode

  9. Pass89,668 miles (+8,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,668 miles
    Test number
    722690233145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass80,768 miles (+43)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,768 miles
    Test number
    459125344476
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  11. Fail80,725 miles (+5,582)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,725 miles
    Test number
    227354544396
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  12. Pass75,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,143 miles
    Test number
    476358204010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,143 miles (-356)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,143 miles
    Test number
    477428204077
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass75,499 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,499 miles
    Test number
    869546511270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,041 miles (+193)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,041 miles
    Test number
    432084600151
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCatalytic convertor / lambda sensor lazy
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cracks need changing
    • NoteSun roof open lamp on

  16. Pass73,848 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,848 miles
    Test number
    632482348105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail73,837 miles (+5,936)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,837 miles
    Test number
    301480248147
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass67,901 miles (-94)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    67,901 miles
    Test number
    380891156405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,995 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,995 miles
    Test number
    104128746216
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about W256 LUD

Does W256 LUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W256 LUD expired on 14 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W256 LUD?
The MOT on W256 LUD expired on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W256 LUD done?
W256 LUD was recorded at 119,201 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 3,162 miles a year.
Has W256 LUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 LUD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on W256 LUD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Sept 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W256 LUD find?
W256 LUD passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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