Audi logo

Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

V43 DCUMOT history

V43 DCU is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
139,623 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,747 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V43 DCU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V43 DCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 DCU was last recorded at 139,623 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 11,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,128 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,495 miles
Average per year
3,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,623 miles
  • 2025 – 128,128 miles
  • 2021 – 120,737 miles
  • 2020 – 119,425 miles
  • 2017 – 115,566 miles
  • 2016 – 109,408 miles
  • 2015 – 109,402 miles
  • 2014 – 104,377 miles
  • 2013 – 97,083 miles
  • 2012 – 90,038 miles
  • 2011 – 87,922 miles
  • 2010 – 83,452 miles
  • 2009 – 79,610 miles
  • 2008 – 72,323 miles
  • 2007 – 69,049 miles
  • 2006 – 64,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,623 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,623 miles (+11,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    139,623 miles
    Test number
    448833204587
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass128,128 miles (+7,391)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,128 miles
    Test number
    725802735681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,737 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,737 miles
    Test number
    977774751004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,425 miles
    Test number
    896386262574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play inside track control arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail119,425 miles (+3,859)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,425 miles
    Test number
    170734628039
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play inside track control arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,566 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    115,566 miles
    Test number
    761224327343
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  7. Fail115,565 miles (+6,157)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,565 miles
    Test number
    809714243444
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  8. Pass109,408 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,408 miles
    Test number
    823746706001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at side of fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail109,402 miles (+5,025)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,402 miles
    Test number
    943326075959
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at side of fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass104,377 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    104,377 miles
    Test number
    636647654326
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded

  11. Fail104,375 miles (+7,292)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,375 miles
    Test number
    636892254393
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroded

  12. Pass97,083 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,083 miles
    Test number
    475092023390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail97,082 miles (+7,044)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,082 miles
    Test number
    458808813405
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass90,038 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,038 miles
    Test number
    679244512219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,922 miles (+4,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,922 miles
    Test number
    388941321269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass83,452 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,452 miles
    Test number
    211456420289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,610 miles (+7,287)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,610 miles
    Test number
    122347229224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,323 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,323 miles
    Test number
    243765418233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,049 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,049 miles
    Test number
    332175517424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,818 miles
    Test number
    593335756275
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Questions about V43 DCU

Does V43 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V43 DCU is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V43 DCU?
The MOT on V43 DCU is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V43 DCU done?
V43 DCU was recorded at 139,623 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 3,747 miles a year.
Has V43 DCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 DCU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on V43 DCU 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 V43 DCU find?
V43 DCU passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

Related registrations

Browse all V43 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.