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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V73 DCLMOT history

V73 DCL is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2022
Mileage
160,279 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V73 DCL
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
28 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V73 DCL was last recorded at 160,279 miles on 5 Nov 2021, 7,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,656 miles · 11 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
7,623 miles
Average per year
7,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 160,279 miles
  • 2020 – 152,656 miles
  • 2019 – 140,785 miles
  • 2018 – 134,113 miles
  • 2017 – 126,751 miles
  • 2016 – 119,787 miles
  • 2015 – 112,190 miles
  • 2013 – 102,758 miles
  • 2012 – 96,131 miles
  • 2011 – 89,394 miles
  • 2010 – 82,033 miles
  • 2009 – 73,381 miles
  • 2008 – 65,028 miles
  • 2007 – 56,177 miles
  • 2006 – 47,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,279 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will soon have cords exposed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,279 miles (+7,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,279 miles
    Test number
    318265020067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass152,656 miles (+11,871)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,656 miles
    Test number
    575693662164
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will soon have cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,785 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,785 miles
    Test number
    150486537746
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  4. Fail140,783 miles (+6,670)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,783 miles
    Test number
    669653998661
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working unable to check wipers clear screen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will soon have cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,113 miles (+239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    134,113 miles
    Test number
    868260543477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail133,874 miles (+7,123)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,874 miles
    Test number
    223026918414
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass126,751 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,751 miles
    Test number
    589495892609
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail126,751 miles (+6,964)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,751 miles
    Test number
    268889725993
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass119,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,787 miles
    Test number
    425178105629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail119,787 miles (+7,597)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,787 miles
    Test number
    532135782213
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass112,190 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    112,190 miles
    Test number
    957034305143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,171 miles (+9,413)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,171 miles
    Test number
    418753605184
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass102,758 miles (+6,627)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,758 miles
    Test number
    949538303343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,131 miles (+6,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    96,131 miles
    Test number
    407220412406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass89,394 miles (+7,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,394 miles
    Test number
    818263981246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass82,033 miles (+142)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,033 miles
    Test number
    651055300368
    • NoteWipers smeering

  17. Fail81,891 miles (+8,510)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,891 miles
    Test number
    392710700344
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteWipers smeering

  18. Pass73,381 miles (+130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,381 miles
    Test number
    633440209395
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Fail73,251 miles (+8,223)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,251 miles
    Test number
    323754699239
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass65,028 miles (+8,851)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,028 miles
    Test number
    602047198209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass56,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,177 miles
    Test number
    573264887264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,177 miles (+8,780)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,177 miles
    Test number
    302664987218
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass47,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,397 miles
    Test number
    464069386260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V73 DCL

Does V73 DCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V73 DCL expired on 22 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V73 DCL?
The MOT on V73 DCL expired on 22 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V73 DCL done?
V73 DCL was recorded at 160,279 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2021, an average of 7,498 miles a year.
Has V73 DCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V73 DCL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2019.
Has the mileage on V73 DCL 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 V73 DCL find?
V73 DCL passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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