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Audi A3

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

V668 DNGMOT history

V668 DNG is a green petrol Audi A3 first used on 11 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 214,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2022
Mileage
214,972 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V668 DNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V668 DNG was last recorded at 214,972 miles on 4 Jan 2023, 3,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,476 miles · 22 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
3,496 miles
Average per year
8,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 214,972 miles
  • 2021 – 211,476 miles
  • 2020 – 206,368 miles
  • 2019 – 198,139 miles
  • 2018 – 192,444 miles
  • 2017 – 189,198 miles
  • 2016 – 183,455 miles
  • 2015 – 181,559 miles
  • 2014 – 160,033 miles
  • 2013 – 145,949 miles
  • 2012 – 133,375 miles
  • 2011 – 126,229 miles
  • 2010 – 119,534 miles
  • 2009 – 106,476 miles
  • 2008 – 94,966 miles
  • 2007 – 84,675 miles
  • 2006 – 74,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail214,972 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryShields fitted from new restricting access

What MOT failures 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 Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail214,972 miles (+3,496)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,972 miles
    Test number
    130793799729
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShields fitted from new restricting access

  2. Pass211,476 miles (+5,108)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    211,476 miles
    Test number
    953483837028
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass206,368 miles (+8,229)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    206,368 miles
    Test number
    602767176527
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  4. Pass198,139 miles (+5,695)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    198,139 miles
    Test number
    281673056398
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass192,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    192,444 miles
    Test number
    574691123301
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail192,444 miles (+3,246)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,444 miles
    Test number
    540072204086
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass189,198 miles (+5,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    189,198 miles
    Test number
    444677237626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/ & n/s/rear wishbones corroded

  8. Pass183,455 miles (+1,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    183,455 miles
    Test number
    104920937427
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion of rear suspension components

  9. Pass181,559 miles (+21,526)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    181,559 miles
    Test number
    518094685095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,033 miles (+14,084)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    160,033 miles
    Test number
    959671594052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,949 miles (+12,574)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    145,949 miles
    Test number
    229116083060
    • NoteRear suspension components corroded

  12. Pass133,375 miles (+7,146)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    133,375 miles
    Test number
    705507482055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,229 miles (+6,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    126,229 miles
    Test number
    955104791098
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Pass119,534 miles (+13,058)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    119,534 miles
    Test number
    392186920158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,476 miles (+11,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    106,476 miles
    Test number
    861482039162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass94,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    94,966 miles
    Test number
    471394638124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,966 miles (+10,291)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,966 miles
    Test number
    761364738175
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass84,675 miles (+10,366)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    84,675 miles
    Test number
    311469027142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    74,309 miles
    Test number
    771298926115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V668 DNG

Does V668 DNG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V668 DNG expired on 21 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V668 DNG?
The MOT on V668 DNG expired on 21 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V668 DNG done?
V668 DNG was recorded at 214,972 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2023, an average of 8,443 miles a year.
Has V668 DNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V668 DNG has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V668 DNG 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 V668 DNG find?
V668 DNG failed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2023 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play; offside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play; offside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 11 more.

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