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Audi A4

Purple · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V638 DFTMOT history

V638 DFT is a purple diesel Audi A4 first used on 28 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 190,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2022
Mileage
190,339 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2021
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V638 DFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V638 DFT was last recorded at 190,339 miles on 28 Oct 2021, 5,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,225 miles · 16 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
5,114 miles
Average per year
7,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 190,339 miles
  • 2020 – 185,225 miles
  • 2019 – 179,555 miles
  • 2018 – 173,959 miles
  • 2017 – 166,621 miles
  • 2016 – 160,531 miles
  • 2015 – 152,773 miles
  • 2014 – 137,833 miles
  • 2013 – 128,260 miles
  • 2012 – 123,340 miles
  • 2011 – 114,088 miles
  • 2010 – 106,497 miles
  • 2009 – 91,707 miles
  • 2008 – 84,001 miles
  • 2007 – 81,882 miles
  • 2006 – 79,754 miles
  • 2005 – 74,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,339 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced TRAIL ARM MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAIL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced TRAIL ARM MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAIL ARM (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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,339 miles (+5,114)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    190,339 miles
    Test number
    191972643617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced TRAIL ARM MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAIL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced TRAIL ARM MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAIL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass185,225 miles (+5,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    185,225 miles
    Test number
    695926183874
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mountings slightly corroded

  3. Pass179,555 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    179,555 miles
    Test number
    750059994899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail179,550 miles (+5,591)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,550 miles
    Test number
    461365133774
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass173,959 miles (+7,338)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    173,959 miles
    Test number
    234420518001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,621 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    166,621 miles
    Test number
    927330283234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,531 miles (+7,758)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    160,531 miles
    Test number
    640196487829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    152,773 miles
    Test number
    436159412690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,773 miles (+14,940)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,773 miles
    Test number
    885942183903
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass137,833 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    137,833 miles
    Test number
    857034384165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail137,831 miles (+9,571)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,831 miles
    Test number
    807024084137
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass128,260 miles (+4,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    128,260 miles
    Test number
    499632673184
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass123,340 miles (+9,252)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    123,340 miles
    Test number
    557748652102
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass114,088 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,088 miles
    Test number
    208527281177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear road springs rusty
    • NoteN/s/f bottom arm (front one) slight play
    • NoteN/s/r wheel has a slight bit missing in it

  15. Fail114,088 miles (+7,591)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,088 miles
    Test number
    219477081159
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear road springs rusty
    • NoteOffside front on 1.6mm

  16. Pass106,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    106,497 miles
    Test number
    301189570480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,497 miles (+14,790)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,497 miles
    Test number
    223994870282
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding

  18. Fail91,707 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,707 miles
    Test number
    181405979231
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass91,707 miles (+7,706)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,707 miles
    Test number
    974225279285
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass84,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,001 miles
    Test number
    892446578283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,001 miles (+2,119)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,001 miles
    Test number
    530356378271
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass81,882 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    81,882 miles
    Test number
    924324677211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,844 miles (+2,090)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,844 miles
    Test number
    474414767251
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass79,754 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,754 miles
    Test number
    292056076250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,709 miles (+5,326)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,709 miles
    Test number
    392604166450
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass74,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    74,383 miles
    Test number
    440416375253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V638 DFT

Does V638 DFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V638 DFT expired on 27 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V638 DFT?
The MOT on V638 DFT expired on 27 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V638 DFT done?
V638 DFT was recorded at 190,339 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2021, an average of 7,216 miles a year.
Has V638 DFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V638 DFT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on V638 DFT 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 V638 DFT find?
V638 DFT passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2021 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trail arm mount; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm, and 3 more.

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