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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V643 DFTMOT history

V643 DFT is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 170,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2023
Mileage
170,686 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V643 DFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V643 DFT was last recorded at 170,686 miles on 13 Jan 2022, 2,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,057 miles · 13 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,629 miles
Average per year
7,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,686 miles
  • 2021 – 168,057 miles
  • 2019 – 160,290 miles
  • 2018 – 153,948 miles
  • 2017 – 150,073 miles
  • 2016 – 138,937 miles
  • 2015 – 128,090 miles
  • 2013 – 114,881 miles
  • 2012 – 104,170 miles
  • 2011 – 90,521 miles
  • 2010 – 82,752 miles
  • 2009 – 72,018 miles
  • 2008 – 62,069 miles
  • 2007 – 54,806 miles
  • 2006 – 52,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,686 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    170,686 miles
    Test number
    420456385010
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,685 miles (+2,628)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,685 miles
    Test number
    597553622514
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,057 miles (+81)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    168,057 miles
    Test number
    564146995483
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail167,976 miles (+7,686)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,976 miles
    Test number
    249081786087
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,290 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,290 miles
    Test number
    520268058396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,147 miles (+6,199)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,147 miles
    Test number
    921372214342
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass153,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    153,948 miles
    Test number
    687299371673
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  8. Fail153,948 miles (+3,875)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,948 miles
    Test number
    933047104038
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass150,073 miles (+11,136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    150,073 miles
    Test number
    210929899771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass138,937 miles (+10,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    138,937 miles
    Test number
    570801511475
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Exhaust mount temp repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass128,090 miles (+13,209)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    128,090 miles
    Test number
    186923745034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,881 miles (+10,711)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    114,881 miles
    Test number
    989266673262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    104,170 miles
    Test number
    428011072274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,170 miles (+13,649)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,170 miles
    Test number
    886781072252
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass90,521 miles (+7,769)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,521 miles
    Test number
    219111001118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,752 miles (+10,734)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,752 miles
    Test number
    514740660032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,018 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    72,018 miles
    Test number
    570211969017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteObject hanging front interior mirror in B-Zone is less than 40mm

  18. Fail72,018 miles (+9,949)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,018 miles
    Test number
    723641869064
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteObject hanging front interior mirror in B-Zone is less than 40mm

  19. Pass62,069 miles (+7,263)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,069 miles
    Test number
    302759858063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,806 miles (+2,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,806 miles
    Test number
    143871157009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass52,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,401 miles
    Test number
    532163726254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V643 DFT

Does V643 DFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V643 DFT expired on 12 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V643 DFT?
The MOT on V643 DFT expired on 12 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V643 DFT done?
V643 DFT was recorded at 170,686 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2022, an average of 7,668 miles a year.
Has V643 DFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V643 DFT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V643 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 V643 DFT find?
V643 DFT passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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