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Audi A4

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

V46 ECBMOT history

V46 ECB is a silver petrol Audi A4 first used on 8 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 180,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2023
Mileage
180,988 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V46 ECB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V46 ECB was last recorded at 180,988 miles on 18 Jul 2022, 2,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,954 miles · 23 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
2,034 miles
Average per year
5,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 180,988 miles
  • 2021 – 178,954 miles
  • 2020 – 173,473 miles
  • 2019 – 168,669 miles
  • 2018 – 163,897 miles
  • 2017 – 160,274 miles
  • 2016 – 155,189 miles
  • 2015 – 150,174 miles
  • 2014 – 143,111 miles
  • 2012 – 132,302 miles
  • 2011 – 122,350 miles
  • 2010 – 117,292 miles
  • 2009 – 112,513 miles
  • 2008 – 103,787 miles
  • 2006 – 96,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,988 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Failure7 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    180,988 miles
    Test number
    595408888652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail180,988 miles (+2,034)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,988 miles
    Test number
    287757035583
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  3. Pass178,954 miles (+5,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    178,954 miles
    Test number
    612554945377
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass173,473 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    173,473 miles
    Test number
    152318474414
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail173,471 miles (+4,802)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,471 miles
    Test number
    755053996528
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp effecting with offside front position lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass168,669 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    168,669 miles
    Test number
    139788678056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail168,664 miles (+4,767)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,664 miles
    Test number
    785783657170
    • DangerousRear 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass163,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    163,897 miles
    Test number
    515996996766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail163,897 miles (+12)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,897 miles
    Test number
    652052186036
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail163,885 miles (+3,611)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,885 miles
    Test number
    742113336161
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass160,274 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    160,274 miles
    Test number
    951525627457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail160,195 miles (+5,006)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,195 miles
    Test number
    424183112341
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass155,189 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    155,189 miles
    Test number
    265755132066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass150,174 miles (+86)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    150,174 miles
    Test number
    105156925017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail150,088 miles (+6,977)10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,088 miles
    Test number
    497370125028
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass143,111 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    143,111 miles
    Test number
    199180624019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail143,031 miles (+10,729)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,031 miles
    Test number
    569023514029
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass132,302 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    132,302 miles
    Test number
    475104952429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail132,292 miles (+5,115)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,292 miles
    Test number
    199797142395
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass127,177 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    127,177 miles
    Test number
    796446812009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail127,170 miles (+4,820)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,170 miles
    Test number
    917254212092
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass122,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    122,350 miles
    Test number
    107893411442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail122,350 miles (+5,058)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,350 miles
    Test number
    579963311020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass117,292 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    117,292 miles
    Test number
    843234610058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass112,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    112,513 miles
    Test number
    633265009039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail112,513 miles (+8,726)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,513 miles
    Test number
    472903109061
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass103,787 miles (+7,558)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    103,787 miles
    Test number
    513242308008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass96,229 miles (+6,618)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    96,229 miles
    Test number
    911724266334
    • NoteCorrosion on front discs
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar links worn but not resulting in excessive movement

  29. Pass89,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    89,611 miles
    Test number
    284293806024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V46 ECB

Does V46 ECB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V46 ECB expired on 22 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V46 ECB?
The MOT on V46 ECB expired on 22 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V46 ECB done?
V46 ECB was recorded at 180,988 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2022, an average of 5,526 miles a year.
Has V46 ECB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V46 ECB has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V46 ECB 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 V46 ECB find?
V46 ECB passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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