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Audi A4

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

V43 ETYMOT history

V43 ETY is a silver petrol Audi A4 first used on 31 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 183,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2021.

V43 ETY silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2022
Mileage
183,467 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2021
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 ETY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 ETY was last recorded at 183,467 miles on 10 Nov 2021, 3,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,102 miles · 21 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
3,365 miles
Average per year
6,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 183,467 miles
  • 2020 – 180,102 miles
  • 2019 – 177,876 miles
  • 2018 – 173,135 miles
  • 2017 – 168,351 miles
  • 2016 – 161,086 miles
  • 2015 – 151,287 miles
  • 2014 – 144,769 miles
  • 2013 – 139,087 miles
  • 2012 – 128,745 miles
  • 2011 – 119,433 miles
  • 2010 – 109,833 miles
  • 2009 – 102,344 miles
  • 2008 – 92,544 miles
  • 2007 – 82,772 miles
  • 2006 – 73,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,467 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroding

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,467 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    183,467 miles
    Test number
    963092606759
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroding

  2. Fail183,467 miles (+3,365)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,467 miles
    Test number
    889308156990
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroding

  3. Pass180,102 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    180,102 miles
    Test number
    739547762800
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

  4. Fail180,102 miles (+2,226)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,102 miles
    Test number
    516376835608
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

  5. Pass177,876 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    177,876 miles
    Test number
    568759852072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail177,850 miles (+4,715)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,850 miles
    Test number
    396358031743
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass173,135 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    173,135 miles
    Test number
    654981348143
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  8. Fail173,126 miles (+4,775)2 dangerous4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,126 miles
    Test number
    209878670827
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake low on effort 19%
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  9. Pass168,351 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    168,351 miles
    Test number
    319961606832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail168,306 miles (+16)6 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,306 miles
    Test number
    996145182816
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge & perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear service brake low on effort 52%
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  11. Fail168,290 miles (+7,204)9 failures19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,290 miles
    Test number
    818910168521
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn to three mm but is wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is badly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light is illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is slightly deteriorated

  12. Pass161,086 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    161,086 miles
    Test number
    126044831966
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail161,085 miles (+9,798)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,085 miles
    Test number
    660524589900
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass151,287 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    151,287 miles
    Test number
    566406015069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail151,287 miles (+6,518)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,287 miles
    Test number
    726696115098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass144,769 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    144,769 miles
    Test number
    188707514418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail144,769 miles (+5,682)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,769 miles
    Test number
    816717114095
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass139,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    139,087 miles
    Test number
    758859213028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail139,087 miles (+10,342)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,087 miles
    Test number
    146546513067
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail128,745 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,745 miles
    Test number
    339351412067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass128,745 miles (+9,312)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    128,745 miles
    Test number
    827301012093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass119,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    119,433 miles
    Test number
    128294911074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail119,433 miles (+9,600)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,433 miles
    Test number
    488234711026
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail109,833 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,833 miles
    Test number
    131885510440
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass109,833 miles (+7,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    109,833 miles
    Test number
    750785610078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail102,344 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,344 miles
    Test number
    681279119039
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass102,344 miles (+9,800)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    102,344 miles
    Test number
    723229219090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass92,544 miles (+9,772)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    92,544 miles
    Test number
    951688318034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass82,772 miles (+8,885)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    82,772 miles
    Test number
    331625017091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass73,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    73,887 miles
    Test number
    181877816425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V43 ETY

Does V43 ETY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 ETY expired on 9 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 ETY?
The MOT on V43 ETY expired on 9 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 ETY done?
V43 ETY was recorded at 183,467 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2021, an average of 6,929 miles a year.
Has V43 ETY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 ETY has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V43 ETY 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 ETY find?
V43 ETY passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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