Audi A4
Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
V49 DCUMOT history
V49 DCU is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 167,414 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 167,414 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,417 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V49 DCU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V49 DCU was last recorded at 167,414 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 14,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,127 miles · 30 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,287 miles
- Average per year
- 5,417 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,414 miles
- 2025 – 153,127 miles
- 2024 – 140,409 miles
- 2020 – 139,952 miles
- 2019 – 138,667 miles
- 2018 – 137,899 miles
- 2017 – 136,313 miles
- 2016 – 135,624 miles
- 2015 – 133,639 miles
- 2014 – 128,108 miles
- 2013 – 121,870 miles
- 2012 – 118,139 miles
- 2011 – 114,741 miles
- 2010 – 109,598 miles
- 2009 – 101,487 miles
- 2008 – 87,619 miles
- 2007 – 71,749 miles
- 2006 – 63,600 miles
- 2005 – 54,948 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,414 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front 205/55/16 tyres cracked and perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Outer 205/55/16 tyre worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
30 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,414 miles (+14,287)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 167,414 miles
- Test number
- 415681704314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,127 miles (+12,718)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 153,127 miles
- Test number
- 379179046152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,409 miles (+457)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 140,409 miles
- Test number
- 618606743928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,952 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 139,952 miles
- Test number
- 610843147048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,951 miles (+1,284)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,951 miles
- Test number
- 754608270366
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass138,667 miles (+768)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 138,667 miles
- Test number
- 177607691600
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass137,899 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 137,899 miles
- Test number
- 264250959080
- AdvisoryFront 205/55/16 tyres cracked and perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 205/55/16 tyre worn on edge
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Fail137,899 miles (+1,586)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,899 miles
- Test number
- 378678551831
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront 205/55/16 tyres cracked and perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 205/55/16 tyre worn on edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to wheel binding
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass136,313 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 136,313 miles
- Test number
- 532697711180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,302 miles (+678)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,302 miles
- Test number
- 254081071062
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Pass135,624 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 135,624 miles
- Test number
- 287016260521
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Fail135,620 miles (+1,981)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,620 miles
- Test number
- 593184100810
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass133,639 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 133,639 miles
- Test number
- 948141646010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail133,627 miles (+5,519)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,627 miles
- Test number
- 573377212881
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass128,108 miles (+6,238)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 128,108 miles
- Test number
- 666727744249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass121,870 miles (+3,731)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 121,870 miles
- Test number
- 617111633201
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake pipes are plastic coated
Pass118,139 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 118,139 miles
- Test number
- 915847142201
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail118,135 miles (+3,394)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,135 miles
- Test number
- 696937342229
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass114,741 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 114,741 miles
- Test number
- 788790651241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,741 miles (+5,143)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,741 miles
- Test number
- 145429141201
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass109,598 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 109,598 miles
- Test number
- 950879340285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,577 miles (+8,090)3 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,577 miles
- Test number
- 282175140280
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass101,487 miles (+13,868)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 101,487 miles
- Test number
- 211367119236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,619 miles (+111)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 87,619 miles
- Test number
- 254516048256
- NoteSlight uneven wear/flat spot on n/s/r tyre
Fail87,508 miles (+15,759)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,508 miles
- Test number
- 923102548297
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight uneven wear/flat spot on n/s/r tyre
Pass71,749 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 71,749 miles
- Test number
- 271594037231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,709 miles (+8,109)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,709 miles
- Test number
- 232122637202
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,600 miles (+8,652)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 63,600 miles
- Test number
- 543153646283
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass54,948 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 54,948 miles
- Test number
- 424544745267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,948 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,948 miles
- Test number
- 831313745258
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about V49 DCU
- Does V49 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V49 DCU is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V49 DCU?
- The MOT on V49 DCU is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V49 DCU done?
- V49 DCU was recorded at 167,414 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 5,417 miles a year.
- Has V49 DCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V49 DCU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on V49 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 V49 DCU find?
- V49 DCU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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