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Audi A4

Purple · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V87 DVRMOT history

V87 DVR is a purple diesel Audi A4 first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2020 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2020
Mileage
141,202 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V87 DVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2020
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V87 DVR was last recorded at 141,202 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 4,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,047 miles · 18 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
4,155 miles
Average per year
5,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,202 miles
  • 2019 – 137,047 miles
  • 2018 – 128,464 miles
  • 2017 – 126,559 miles
  • 2016 – 123,626 miles
  • 2015 – 121,542 miles
  • 2014 – 119,090 miles
  • 2013 – 116,692 miles
  • 2012 – 107,850 miles
  • 2011 – 98,339 miles
  • 2010 – 87,774 miles
  • 2009 – 76,001 miles
  • 2008 – 66,031 miles
  • 2007 – 55,245 miles
  • 2006 – 44,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,202 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed no evidence when timing belt last changed / vehicle stood for a long time (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorObligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear interior (3.3 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth rear sub frame mount brackets heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion rear sub frame
  • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met requirements

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail141,202 miles (+4,155)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,202 miles
    Test number
    180634953755
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed no evidence when timing belt last changed / vehicle stood for a long time (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorObligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear interior (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sub frame mount brackets heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion rear sub frame
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met requirements

  2. Pass137,047 miles (+8,583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,047 miles
    Test number
    612149658994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    128,464 miles
    Test number
    462805989164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,464 miles (+1,905)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,464 miles
    Test number
    338574784656
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

  5. Pass126,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,559 miles
    Test number
    326075703364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,559 miles (+2,933)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,559 miles
    Test number
    389682091635
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray damaged

  7. Pass123,626 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,626 miles
    Test number
    836934971543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail123,624 miles (+2,082)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,624 miles
    Test number
    665186480710
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward facing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass121,542 miles (+2,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    121,542 miles
    Test number
    977545725184
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass119,090 miles (+2,398)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,090 miles
    Test number
    899364714108
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass116,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    116,692 miles
    Test number
    919429103163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,692 miles (+8,842)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,692 miles
    Test number
    846339403130
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass107,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    107,850 miles
    Test number
    217129212173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,850 miles (+9,511)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,850 miles
    Test number
    285219012431
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass98,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,339 miles
    Test number
    738683521133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,339 miles (+10,565)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,339 miles
    Test number
    346943721100
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass87,774 miles (+11,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,774 miles
    Test number
    881347120130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass76,001 miles (+9,970)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,001 miles
    Test number
    803943419162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,031 miles (+10,786)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,031 miles
    Test number
    234794038101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,245 miles (+10,949)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,245 miles
    Test number
    931257937147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,296 miles
    Test number
    694957836177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V87 DVR

Does V87 DVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V87 DVR expired on 12 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V87 DVR?
The MOT on V87 DVR expired on 12 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V87 DVR done?
V87 DVR was recorded at 141,202 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 5,284 miles a year.
Has V87 DVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V87 DVR has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V87 DVR 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 V87 DVR find?
V87 DVR failed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 8 major defects and 6 advisories: emissions unable to be completed no evidence when timing belt last changed / vehicle stood for a long time; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn, and 11 more.

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