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Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

W685 DVWMOT history

W685 DVW is a green petrol Audi Convertible first used on 16 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 200,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
200,075 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2022
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W685 DVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Convertible
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W685 DVW was last recorded at 200,075 miles on 22 Feb 2022, 1,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,203 miles · 4 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,872 miles
Average per year
7,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 200,075 miles
  • 2021 – 198,203 miles
  • 2020 – 197,874 miles
  • 2019 – 197,529 miles
  • 2018 – 195,563 miles
  • 2017 – 191,166 miles
  • 2016 – 185,627 miles
  • 2015 – 181,402 miles
  • 2014 – 176,588 miles
  • 2013 – 171,217 miles
  • 2012 – 166,245 miles
  • 2011 – 159,501 miles
  • 2010 – 147,081 miles
  • 2009 – 128,634 miles
  • 2008 – 100,905 miles
  • 2007 – 81,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,075 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside front outer sill corroded. appears to be 2 layer sill
  • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill corroded. appears to be 2 layer sill
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  • AdvisoryRear tow bracket corroded

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,075 miles (+1,872)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    200,075 miles
    Test number
    862328431841
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer sill corroded. appears to be 2 layer sill
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill corroded. appears to be 2 layer sill
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tow bracket corroded

  2. Pass198,203 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    198,203 miles
    Test number
    739741724578
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty

  3. Fail198,203 miles (+329)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,203 miles
    Test number
    199947406155
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty

  4. Pass197,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    197,874 miles
    Test number
    338925296647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail197,874 miles (+345)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,874 miles
    Test number
    480595334337
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass197,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    197,529 miles
    Test number
    634721494075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail197,529 miles (+1,966)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,529 miles
    Test number
    999801850506
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass195,563 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    195,563 miles
    Test number
    930982169122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low inner edge

  9. Fail195,563 miles (+4,397)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,563 miles
    Test number
    593693884319
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low inner edge

  10. Pass191,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    191,166 miles
    Test number
    562357192927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail191,166 miles (+5,539)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,166 miles
    Test number
    132288917030
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass185,627 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    185,627 miles
    Test number
    249884412459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear headlight adjuster rod broken.

  13. Fail185,618 miles (+4,216)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,618 miles
    Test number
    790854478581
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear headlight adjuster rod broken.

  14. Pass181,402 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    181,402 miles
    Test number
    939226475085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail181,402 miles (+4,814)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,402 miles
    Test number
    116026875068
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass176,588 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    176,588 miles
    Test number
    838410694081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear damper corroded.

  17. Fail176,588 miles (+5,371)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,588 miles
    Test number
    175627374415
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear damper corroded.

  18. Pass171,217 miles (+4,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    171,217 miles
    Test number
    689836063052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  19. Pass166,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    166,245 miles
    Test number
    865981982035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail166,245 miles (+6,744)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,245 miles
    Test number
    868731882074
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Fail159,501 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,501 miles
    Test number
    275979961021
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass159,501 miles (+12,420)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    159,501 miles
    Test number
    487999961068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail147,081 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,081 miles
    Test number
    401248070020
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass147,081 miles (+18,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    147,081 miles
    Test number
    911988370004
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass128,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    128,634 miles
    Test number
    122492379061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail128,631 miles (+27,726)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,631 miles
    Test number
    814132879078
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass100,905 miles (+19,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    100,905 miles
    Test number
    341638588097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass81,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,107 miles
    Test number
    391592487086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail81,107 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,107 miles
    Test number
    614802187089
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  30. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    413888686059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about W685 DVW

Does W685 DVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W685 DVW expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W685 DVW?
The MOT on W685 DVW expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W685 DVW done?
W685 DVW was recorded at 200,075 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2022, an average of 7,973 miles a year.
Has W685 DVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W685 DVW has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on W685 DVW 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 W685 DVW find?
W685 DVW passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2022 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 9 more.

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