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Audi 80

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 1,896 cc

K43 DLSMOT history

K43 DLS is a red diesel Audi 80 first used on 12 Feb 1993. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 208,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
208,298 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K43 DLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
80
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
12 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

K43 DLS was last recorded at 208,298 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 2,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,958 miles · 8 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,340 miles
Average per year
4,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 208,298 miles
  • 2020 – 205,958 miles
  • 2019 – 205,409 miles
  • 2018 – 203,784 miles
  • 2017 – 201,646 miles
  • 2016 – 198,802 miles
  • 2015 – 195,840 miles
  • 2014 – 192,102 miles
  • 2013 – 187,978 miles
  • 2012 – 183,156 miles
  • 2011 – 178,404 miles
  • 2010 – 172,687 miles
  • 2009 – 166,632 miles
  • 2008 – 159,634 miles
  • 2007 – 153,781 miles
  • 2006 – 148,500 miles
  • 2005 – 143,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,298 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear axle bushes/metal sleeves excessively corroded . no excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,298 miles (+2,340)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    208,298 miles
    Test number
    420304970191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass205,958 miles (+549)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    205,958 miles
    Test number
    614629029610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass205,409 miles (+1,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    205,409 miles
    Test number
    891700205349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass203,784 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    203,784 miles
    Test number
    613943201377
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay on strut top mounts

  5. Fail203,783 miles (+2,137)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,783 miles
    Test number
    117016916138
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay on strut top mounts

  6. Pass201,646 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    201,646 miles
    Test number
    451093725011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes/metal sleeves excessively corroded . no excessive movement

  7. Fail201,644 miles (+2,842)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,644 miles
    Test number
    504845753650
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes/metal sleeves excessively corroded . no excessive movement

  8. Pass198,802 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    198,802 miles
    Test number
    445910232178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light perish cracks (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Fail198,802 miles (+2,962)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,802 miles
    Test number
    426847370674
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light perish cracks (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Pass195,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    195,840 miles
    Test number
    577371583840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail195,840 miles (+3,738)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,840 miles
    Test number
    797320591670
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail192,102 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,102 miles
    Test number
    366575144397
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass192,102 miles (+4,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    192,102 miles
    Test number
    607265944319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail187,978 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,978 miles
    Test number
    557003143345
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

  15. Pass187,978 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    187,978 miles
    Test number
    855923943336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail183,156 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,156 miles
    Test number
    369112942379
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass183,156 miles (+4,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    183,156 miles
    Test number
    809222342303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass178,404 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    178,404 miles
    Test number
    506313541394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail172,687 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,687 miles
    Test number
    694281250328
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Pass172,687 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    172,687 miles
    Test number
    863911750396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass166,632 miles (+6,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    166,632 miles
    Test number
    861301349300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass159,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    159,634 miles
    Test number
    122306848341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail159,634 miles (+5,853)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,634 miles
    Test number
    450816048419
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass153,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    153,781 miles
    Test number
    331747947315
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  25. Fail153,781 miles (+5,281)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,781 miles
    Test number
    850887947314
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  26. Pass148,500 miles (+4,658)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    148,500 miles
    Test number
    601168046334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail143,842 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,842 miles
    Test number
    881512445323
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass143,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    143,842 miles
    Test number
    931392345357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K43 DLS

Does K43 DLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K43 DLS expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K43 DLS?
The MOT on K43 DLS expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K43 DLS done?
K43 DLS was recorded at 208,298 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 4,023 miles a year.
Has K43 DLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K43 DLS has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on K43 DLS 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 K43 DLS find?
K43 DLS passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread., and 6 more.

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