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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

V71 DCLMOT history

V71 DCL is a silver petrol Audi TT first used on 23 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 230,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2025
Mileage
230,322 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 DCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
TT
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 DCL was last recorded at 230,322 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Feb 2024: 230,304 miles, lower than 230,812 miles on 29 Dec 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
230,304 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
7,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 230,322 miles
  • 2021 – 230,812 miles
  • 2020 – 227,405 miles
  • 2019 – 220,537 miles
  • 2018 – 213,149 miles
  • 2017 – 206,110 miles
  • 2016 – 196,622 miles
  • 2015 – 183,234 miles
  • 2014 – 172,329 miles
  • 2013 – 166,921 miles
  • 2012 – 160,572 miles
  • 2011 – 152,839 miles
  • 2010 – 144,291 miles
  • 2009 – 134,206 miles
  • 2008 – 124,362 miles
  • 2007 – 110,771 miles
  • 2006 – 98,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,322 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,322 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    230,322 miles
    Test number
    863828164822
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail230,304 miles (-508)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,304 miles
    Test number
    127472353321
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail230,812 miles (+3,407)6 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,812 miles
    Test number
    553897402340
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass227,405 miles (+6,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    227,405 miles
    Test number
    965129663160
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass220,537 miles (+7,388)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    220,537 miles
    Test number
    225111151757
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass213,149 miles (+7,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    213,149 miles
    Test number
    776517168969
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside both on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass206,110 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    206,110 miles
    Test number
    966456339384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail206,062 miles (+9,440)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,062 miles
    Test number
    500476676676
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted sill (5.2.6)

  9. Pass196,622 miles (+13,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    196,622 miles
    Test number
    323007567962
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryN/s centre sill corroded not excessive

  10. Pass183,234 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    183,234 miles
    Test number
    964531392282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail183,228 miles (+10,899)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,228 miles
    Test number
    985514044334
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass172,329 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    172,329 miles
    Test number
    567791854248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail172,321 miles (+5,400)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,321 miles
    Test number
    137048444298
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass166,921 miles (+6,349)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    166,921 miles
    Test number
    346888643208
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront fog lights illuminate with all front lights
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside rear shock casing corroded
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes at rear axle starting to corrode

  15. Pass160,572 miles (+7,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    160,572 miles
    Test number
    987125652234
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass152,839 miles (+8,548)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    152,839 miles
    Test number
    507115261233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front wishbone bush starting to perish
    • NoteNearside rear light unit cracked
    • NoteNo headlamp aim beam image 'kick up' (set for european driving)
    • NoteOffside front wishbone bush starting to perish

  17. Pass144,291 miles (+10,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    144,291 miles
    Test number
    693757880278
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass134,206 miles (+9,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    134,206 miles
    Test number
    154419089287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass124,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    124,362 miles
    Test number
    312262598453
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail124,263 miles (+13,492)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,263 miles
    Test number
    364792398405
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass110,771 miles (+12,112)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    110,771 miles
    Test number
    763633097244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    98,659 miles
    Test number
    940150296295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V71 DCL

Does V71 DCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V71 DCL expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V71 DCL?
The MOT on V71 DCL expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V71 DCL done?
V71 DCL was recorded at 230,322 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 7,583 miles a year.
Has V71 DCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 DCL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V71 DCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V71 DCL find?
V71 DCL passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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