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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,986 cc

V42 DCLMOT history

V42 DCL is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 8 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

V42 DCL black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,938 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 DCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 DCL was last recorded at 121,938 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 6,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,779 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,159 miles
Average per year
6,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,938 miles
  • 2025 – 115,779 miles
  • 2024 – 107,852 miles
  • 2023 – 104,630 miles
  • 2022 – 99,779 miles
  • 2021 – 94,972 miles
  • 2020 – 89,852 miles
  • 2018 – 82,412 miles
  • 2017 – 77,634 miles
  • 2016 – 70,249 miles
  • 2015 – 63,578 miles
  • 2013 – 46,523 miles
  • 2012 – 37,985 miles
  • 2010 – 24,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,938 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,938 miles
    Test number
    110107159517
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,938 miles (+6,159)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,938 miles
    Test number
    670234271877
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass115,779 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,779 miles
    Test number
    550484507170
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes deteriorated / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail115,779 miles (+7,927)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,779 miles
    Test number
    358494126721
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes deteriorated / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,852 miles (+3,222)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,852 miles
    Test number
    715773176587
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass104,630 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,630 miles
    Test number
    801721166943
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail104,620 miles (+4,841)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,620 miles
    Test number
    423054617743
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,779 miles (+4,807)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,779 miles
    Test number
    671268840077
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass94,972 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,972 miles
    Test number
    670889069760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,852 miles (+7,440)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,852 miles
    Test number
    463712969997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,412 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,412 miles
    Test number
    932907423681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,634 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,634 miles
    Test number
    293198362014
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail77,573 miles (+7,324)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,573 miles
    Test number
    998729773478
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly seated. (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass70,249 miles (+6,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,249 miles
    Test number
    646767539425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass63,578 miles (+8,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,578 miles
    Test number
    255618637041
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass55,018 miles (+8,495)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,018 miles
    Test number
    738472505010
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs lipped

  17. Fail46,523 miles4 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,523 miles
    Test number
    345973253308
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass46,523 miles (+8,538)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,523 miles
    Test number
    946783853360
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail37,985 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,985 miles
    Test number
    387028142324
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass37,985 miles (+6,669)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,985 miles
    Test number
    769948242324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,316 miles (+6,995)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,316 miles
    Test number
    698333302032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,321 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,321 miles
    Test number
    333128280109
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s outer tail lamp not working
    • NoteUneven wear both rear tyres, treads inner edges. both treads perishing.

  23. Pass24,321 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,321 miles
    Test number
    951988780188
    • NoteN/s outer tail lamp not working
    • NoteUneven wear both rear tyres, treads inner edges. both treads perishing.

Questions about V42 DCL

Does V42 DCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 DCL is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 DCL?
The MOT on V42 DCL is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 DCL done?
V42 DCL was recorded at 121,938 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,205 miles a year.
Has V42 DCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 DCL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V42 DCL 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 V42 DCL find?
V42 DCL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber slightly deteriorated.

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