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Audi Cabriolet

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

V75 DCUMOT history

V75 DCU is a blue petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2023
Mileage
145,015 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V75 DCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V75 DCU was last recorded at 145,015 miles on 9 Jul 2022, 1,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,207 miles · 29 May 2021
Between the last two tests
1,808 miles
Average per year
3,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,015 miles
  • 2021 – 143,207 miles
  • 2020 – 142,379 miles
  • 2018 – 141,029 miles
  • 2017 – 140,245 miles
  • 2015 – 140,222 miles
  • 2014 – 134,642 miles
  • 2013 – 127,868 miles
  • 2012 – 121,250 miles
  • 2011 – 117,492 miles
  • 2010 – 111,051 miles
  • 2009 – 105,084 miles
  • 2007 – 91,542 miles
  • 2006 – 81,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,015 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake has no reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,015 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,015 miles
    Test number
    197009907114
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail145,015 miles (+1,808)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,015 miles
    Test number
    597862874657
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass143,207 miles (+828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    143,207 miles
    Test number
    651695873750
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,379 miles (+1,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    142,379 miles
    Test number
    986963627200
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has no reserve travel

  5. Pass141,029 miles (+784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,029 miles
    Test number
    754186461475
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has no reserve travel

  6. Pass140,245 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    140,245 miles
    Test number
    306569814365
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Pass140,222 miles (+5,580)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    140,222 miles
    Test number
    589459355140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Fail134,642 miles1 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,642 miles
    Test number
    469808454077
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteCracking in outer sidewall o/s rear tyre

  9. Pass134,642 miles (+6,774)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    134,642 miles
    Test number
    616668954072
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteCracking in outer sidewall o/s rear tyre

  10. Pass127,868 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    127,868 miles
    Test number
    565847153082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  11. Fail127,868 miles (+6,618)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,868 miles
    Test number
    948207053015
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  12. Pass121,250 miles (+38)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    121,250 miles
    Test number
    127088052067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCorrosion in fuel pipes

  13. Fail121,212 miles (+3,720)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,212 miles
    Test number
    637404652009
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCorrosion in fuel pipes

  14. Pass117,492 miles (+6,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    117,492 miles
    Test number
    549181141053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass111,051 miles (+5,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    111,051 miles
    Test number
    162095000054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass105,084 miles (+13,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    105,084 miles
    Test number
    173105009442
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass91,542 miles (+9,890)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    91,542 miles
    Test number
    563782997192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,652 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,652 miles
    Test number
    600736386133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCorrosion in petrol pipes

Questions about V75 DCU

Does V75 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V75 DCU expired on 8 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V75 DCU?
The MOT on V75 DCU expired on 8 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V75 DCU done?
V75 DCU was recorded at 145,015 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2022, an average of 3,957 miles a year.
Has V75 DCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V75 DCU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V75 DCU 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 V75 DCU find?
V75 DCU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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