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Audi 80

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,771 cc

DRG 556MOT history

DRG 556 is a blue petrol Audi 80 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2023
Mileage
95,917 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DRG 556
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
80
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2023
Latest MOT test
30 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

DRG 556 was last recorded at 95,917 miles on 30 May 2022, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,901 miles · 2 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,917 miles
  • 2021 – 95,901 miles
  • 2019 – 94,674 miles
  • 2018 – 93,665 miles
  • 2017 – 92,633 miles
  • 2015 – 91,960 miles
  • 2014 – 90,870 miles
  • 2013 – 89,877 miles
  • 2012 – 88,282 miles
  • 2011 – 87,478 miles
  • 2010 – 86,350 miles
  • 2009 – 84,539 miles
  • 2008 – 83,196 miles
  • 2007 – 81,432 miles
  • 2006 – 80,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,917 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,917 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    95,917 miles
    Test number
    316624111036
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Pass95,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,901 miles
    Test number
    177956567731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail95,901 miles (+1,227)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,901 miles
    Test number
    904192436741
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass94,674 miles (+1,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,674 miles
    Test number
    887868268391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,665 miles
    Test number
    227202625327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,665 miles (+1,032)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,665 miles
    Test number
    657996667797
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass92,633 miles (+673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,633 miles
    Test number
    464953083510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass91,960 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,960 miles
    Test number
    808519535152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail91,960 miles (+1,090)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,960 miles
    Test number
    256256125189
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass90,870 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,870 miles
    Test number
    267474544443
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail90,859 miles (+982)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,859 miles
    Test number
    609605734110
    • DangerousOffside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass89,877 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,877 miles
    Test number
    118798323109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail89,877 miles (+1,595)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,877 miles
    Test number
    139034213147
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass88,282 miles (+804)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,282 miles
    Test number
    749075962009
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteBrake discs rusty

  15. Pass87,478 miles (+1,128)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    866000371061
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked . noise from steering from under dash . edges of tyres worn and perishing , .discs rusty

  16. Pass86,350 miles (+1,811)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    86,350 miles
    Test number
    581564660007
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked but still adequate view to rear , noise from steering but no play or wear found

  17. Pass84,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,539 miles
    Test number
    311308269076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,539 miles (+1,343)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,539 miles
    Test number
    740518459067
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  19. Pass83,196 miles (+1,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    83,196 miles
    Test number
    744457268050
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass81,432 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,432 miles
    Test number
    112431567068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    103170176471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,048 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    174659366443
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Questions about DRG 556

What vehicle is registration DRG 556 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DRG 556 on a blue petrol Audi 80 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DRG 556 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DRG 556 expired on 29 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DRG 556?
The MOT on DRG 556 expired on 29 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DRG 556 done?
DRG 556 was recorded at 95,917 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2022, an average of 978 miles a year.
Has DRG 556 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DRG 556 has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on DRG 556 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 DRG 556 find?
DRG 556 passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2022 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; fuel pipe/s corroded.

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