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Audi A4

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V83 DCLMOT history

V83 DCL is a green diesel Audi A4 first used on 5 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2021 and it has passed 14 of 28 MOT tests, with 153,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2021
Mileage
153,177 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2021
MOT tests
28
14 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V83 DCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2021
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

V83 DCL was last recorded at 153,177 miles on 24 Nov 2021, 4,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,522 miles · 17 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
4,655 miles
Average per year
4,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 153,177 miles
  • 2020 – 148,522 miles
  • 2019 – 146,839 miles
  • 2018 – 142,104 miles
  • 2017 – 135,427 miles
  • 2015 – 135,345 miles
  • 2014 – 132,428 miles
  • 2013 – 128,270 miles
  • 2012 – 124,587 miles
  • 2011 – 120,366 miles
  • 2010 – 115,003 miles
  • 2009 – 109,916 miles
  • 2008 – 105,073 miles
  • 2007 – 99,520 miles
  • 2006 – 89,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail153,177 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust rubbing on rear crossbeam
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounts weak
  • AdvisoryGlow plug light on
  • AdvisoryImmobiliser light on
  • AdvisoryLow pad wear light on

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Glow plug light flashing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Immobiliser light flashing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail153,177 miles (+4,655)1 dangerous5 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,177 miles
    Test number
    172631562234
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbing on rear crossbeam
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounts weak
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light on
    • AdvisoryImmobiliser light on
    • AdvisoryLow pad wear light on

  2. Pass148,522 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    148,522 miles
    Test number
    202310591887
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light flashing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryImmobiliser light flashing

  3. Fail148,491 miles (+1,652)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,491 miles
    Test number
    902523529647
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light flashing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryImmobiliser light flashing

  4. Pass146,839 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    146,839 miles
    Test number
    784595980966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,833 miles (+4,729)5 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,833 miles
    Test number
    237446072524
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,104 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    142,104 miles
    Test number
    371078931517
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail141,911 miles (+6,484)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,911 miles
    Test number
    911957372699
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass135,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    135,427 miles
    Test number
    807728719098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,427 miles (+82)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,427 miles
    Test number
    390028747046
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass135,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    135,345 miles
    Test number
    158854867903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,345 miles (+2,917)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,345 miles
    Test number
    589092048072
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass132,428 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    132,428 miles
    Test number
    858286454233
    • NoteOffside rear bumper and rear light cluster damaged

  13. Fail132,428 miles (+4,158)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,428 miles
    Test number
    326755854243
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front suspension other possible worn ball joints
    • NoteOffside rear bumper and rear light cluster damaged

  14. Pass128,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    128,270 miles
    Test number
    397244333451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,270 miles (+3,683)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,270 miles
    Test number
    385374533252
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass124,587 miles (+15)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    124,587 miles
    Test number
    679217132240
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  17. Fail124,572 miles (+4,206)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,572 miles
    Test number
    588016432241
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  18. Pass120,366 miles (+5,363)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    120,366 miles
    Test number
    876580231255
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  19. Pass115,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    115,003 miles
    Test number
    854700410267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail115,003 miles (+5,087)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,003 miles
    Test number
    744400010226
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass109,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    109,916 miles
    Test number
    582649029216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail109,916 miles (+4,843)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,916 miles
    Test number
    770309229245
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass105,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    105,073 miles
    Test number
    403303538227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail105,072 miles (+5,552)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,072 miles
    Test number
    650163738218
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Fail99,520 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,520 miles
    Test number
    230343737266
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass99,520 miles (+9,546)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    99,520 miles
    Test number
    834223837282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass89,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    89,974 miles
    Test number
    120926116208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail89,974 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,974 miles
    Test number
    603166816234
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Questions about V83 DCL

Does V83 DCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V83 DCL expired on 16 Aug 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V83 DCL?
The MOT on V83 DCL expired on 16 Aug 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V83 DCL done?
V83 DCL was recorded at 153,177 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2021, an average of 4,129 miles a year.
Has V83 DCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V83 DCL has failed 14 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V83 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 V83 DCL find?
V83 DCL failed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm fractured; fuel system component leaking; nearside rear service brake excessively binding, and 15 more.

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