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Audi A4

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V82 DCJMOT history

V82 DCJ is a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 231,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2025
Mileage
231,086 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V82 DCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V82 DCJ was last recorded at 231,086 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 5,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,179 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,907 miles
Average per year
5,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 231,086 miles
  • 2024 – 225,179 miles
  • 2023 – 219,039 miles
  • 2022 – 212,889 miles
  • 2021 – 206,162 miles
  • 2020 – 201,040 miles
  • 2019 – 196,096 miles
  • 2018 – 191,998 miles
  • 2017 – 184,923 miles
  • 2016 – 176,992 miles
  • 2015 – 171,400 miles
  • 2014 – 167,146 miles
  • 2013 – 163,590 miles
  • 2012 – 157,959 miles
  • 2011 – 152,325 miles
  • 2010 – 145,608 miles
  • 2009 – 138,824 miles
  • 2008 – 133,013 miles
  • 2007 – 128,308 miles
  • 2006 – 124,282 miles
  • 2005 – 119,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail231,086 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively caliper pivot not fully releasing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail231,086 miles (+5,907)4 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,086 miles
    Test number
    520281170183
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass225,179 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    225,179 miles
    Test number
    492664991543
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively caliper pivot not fully releasing (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail225,174 miles (+6,135)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,174 miles
    Test number
    159433273508
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively caliper pivot not fully releasing (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass219,039 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    219,039 miles
    Test number
    588259212697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass212,889 miles (+6,727)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    212,889 miles
    Test number
    422891534798
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BBJ RUBBER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BBJ SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass206,162 miles (+5,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    206,162 miles
    Test number
    606774829706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass201,040 miles (+4,944)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    201,040 miles
    Test number
    390091621012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass196,096 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    196,096 miles
    Test number
    408912583848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass191,998 miles (+7,075)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    191,998 miles
    Test number
    359874131780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass184,923 miles (+7,931)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    184,923 miles
    Test number
    374976426699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass176,992 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    176,992 miles
    Test number
    869028489044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass171,400 miles (+4,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    171,400 miles
    Test number
    333688566631
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass167,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    167,146 miles
    Test number
    838702504320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail167,146 miles (+3,556)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,146 miles
    Test number
    727651004376
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass163,590 miles (+5,631)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    163,590 miles
    Test number
    909712803322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass157,959 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    157,959 miles
    Test number
    507160402382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass152,325 miles (+6,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    152,325 miles
    Test number
    349750301338
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass145,608 miles (+6,784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    145,608 miles
    Test number
    603198690239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass138,824 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    138,824 miles
    Test number
    991799199245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail138,780 miles (+5,767)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,780 miles
    Test number
    784226799299
    • DangerousFront constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass133,013 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    133,013 miles
    Test number
    131993608356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail133,002 miles (+4,694)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,002 miles
    Test number
    573202608319
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass128,308 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    128,308 miles
    Test number
    710447497250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail128,260 miles (+3,978)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,260 miles
    Test number
    404512597205
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass124,282 miles (+5,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    124,282 miles
    Test number
    984163896244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass119,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    119,246 miles
    Test number
    112096255258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V82 DCJ

Does V82 DCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V82 DCJ expired on 8 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V82 DCJ?
The MOT on V82 DCJ expired on 8 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V82 DCJ done?
V82 DCJ was recorded at 231,086 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 5,552 miles a year.
Has V82 DCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V82 DCJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V82 DCJ 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 V82 DCJ find?
V82 DCJ failed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 4 dangerous defects, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage missing; nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge; offside front track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment, and 13 more.

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