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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V43 JSKMOT history

V43 JSK is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 4 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 267,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2022
Mileage
267,893 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 JSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 JSK was last recorded at 267,893 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 5,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2016: 24,157 miles, lower than 241,572 miles on 19 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
262,524 miles · 9 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
5,369 miles
Average per year
9,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 267,893 miles
  • 2020 – 262,524 miles
  • 2019 – 259,183 miles
  • 2018 – 254,952 miles
  • 2017 – 249,965 miles
  • 2016 – 24,157 miles
  • 2015 – 232,521 miles
  • 2014 – 223,984 miles
  • 2013 – 220,292 miles
  • 2012 – 211,193 miles
  • 2011 – 202,454 miles
  • 2010 – 194,729 miles
  • 2008 – 160,468 miles
  • 2007 – 141,685 miles
  • 2006 – 125,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass267,893 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle mounting bush (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass267,893 miles (+5,369)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    267,893 miles
    Test number
    212754775543
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass262,524 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    262,524 miles
    Test number
    953022702910
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail262,513 miles (+3,330)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,513 miles
    Test number
    894483471996
    • DangerousOffside Steering Track rod end bolt loose.
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass259,183 miles (+17)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    259,183 miles
    Test number
    502010361868
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front lamps (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail259,166 miles (+4,214)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,166 miles
    Test number
    887782619945
    • MajorExhaust system insecure tailbox completely insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass254,952 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    254,952 miles
    Test number
    998237153434
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Fail254,952 miles (+4,987)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,952 miles
    Test number
    337584460987
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass249,965 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    249,965 miles
    Test number
    850019527186
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet has slight damage but still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from an engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAccelerator pedal pad incomlete
  9. Fail249,964 miles (+225,807)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,964 miles
    Test number
    570988762486
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from an engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass24,157 miles (-217,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,157 miles
    Test number
    698062388305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Oil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Fail241,572 miles (+9,051)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,572 miles
    Test number
    793352385755
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Oil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass232,521 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    232,521 miles
    Test number
    412991385804
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail232,514 miles (+8,530)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,514 miles
    Test number
    787323820268
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass223,984 miles (+3,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    223,984 miles
    Test number
    418821954211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  15. Pass220,292 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    220,292 miles
    Test number
    638840673236
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Fail220,281 miles (+9,088)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,281 miles
    Test number
    165256763225
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass211,193 miles (+8,739)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    211,193 miles
    Test number
    629278052201
    • NoteCentre exhaust in poor condition
  18. Pass202,454 miles (+7,725)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    202,454 miles
    Test number
    887428251216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass194,729 miles (+34,261)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    194,729 miles
    Test number
    960218750291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass160,468 miles (+18,783)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    160,468 miles
    Test number
    720701388215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass141,685 miles (+16,221)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    141,685 miles
    Test number
    801437877283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass125,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    125,464 miles
    Test number
    180388866295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V43 JSK

Does V43 JSK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 JSK expired on 15 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 JSK?
The MOT on V43 JSK expired on 15 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 JSK done?
V43 JSK was recorded at 267,893 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 9,355 miles a year.
Has V43 JSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 JSK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V43 JSK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V43 JSK find?
V43 JSK passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; fuel tank slightly loose; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush, and 4 more.

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