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Audi A4

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

HE 9656MOT history

HE 9656 is a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 7 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 230,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2023.

HE 9656 red Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2024
Mileage
230,335 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
HE 9656
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

HE 9656 was last recorded at 230,335 miles on 11 Sept 2023, 2,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2012: 66,738 miles, lower than 69,576 miles on 8 Jun 2011.
  • 1 Sept 2021: 225,151 miles, lower than 225,152 miles on 31 Aug 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
227,838 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,497 miles
Average per year
12,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 230,335 miles
  • 2022 – 227,838 miles
  • 2021 – 225,151 miles
  • 2020 – 113,406 miles
  • 2019 – 101,674 miles
  • 2018 – 104,908 miles
  • 2017 – 98,655 miles
  • 2016 – 93,156 miles
  • 2015 – 83,367 miles
  • 2014 – 77,044 miles
  • 2013 – 72,336 miles
  • 2012 – 66,738 miles
  • 2011 – 69,576 miles
  • 2010 – 53,554 miles
  • 2009 – 47,922 miles
  • 2008 – 41,761 miles
  • 2007 – 30,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,335 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush in lower arm worn and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,335 miles (+2,497)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    230,335 miles
    Test number
    869767816323
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass227,838 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    227,838 miles
    Test number
    220475884387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail227,838 miles (+2,687)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,838 miles
    Test number
    500059408614
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass225,151 miles (-1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    225,151 miles
    Test number
    558399374830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush in lower arm worn and perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail225,152 miles (+111,746)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,152 miles
    Test number
    873410240218
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush in lower arm worn and perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,406 miles (+11,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,406 miles
    Test number
    256781808175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front shocker mount arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass101,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,674 miles
    Test number
    738857422211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,669 miles (+5,761)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,669 miles
    Test number
    341114675097
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass104,908 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,908 miles
    Test number
    515069873716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,655 miles (+5,499)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,655 miles
    Test number
    247549953198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass93,156 miles (+1,678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,156 miles
    Test number
    740361708620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on 3mm

  12. Pass91,478 miles (+8,111)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,478 miles
    Test number
    756017309965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,367 miles (+6,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,367 miles
    Test number
    908995225137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass77,044 miles (+4,708)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,044 miles
    Test number
    207226024463
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass72,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,336 miles
    Test number
    257653233468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,336 miles (+5,598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,336 miles
    Test number
    968719423162
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass66,738 miles (-2,838)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,738 miles
    Test number
    887525232134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail69,576 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,576 miles
    Test number
    345679251152
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear shocker bump stops perishing

  19. Pass69,576 miles (+16,022)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,576 miles
    Test number
    758909251114
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear shocker bump stops perishing

  20. Pass53,554 miles (+5,632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,554 miles
    Test number
    853886260109
    • NoteRear antiroll bar plastic inserts cracked

  21. Pass47,922 miles (+6,161)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,922 miles
    Test number
    112493669119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,761 miles (+11,105)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,761 miles
    Test number
    990708978180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,656 miles
    Test number
    542286877117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about HE 9656

What vehicle is registration HE 9656 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show HE 9656 on a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 7 Jul 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does HE 9656 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on HE 9656 expired on 25 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on HE 9656?
The MOT on HE 9656 expired on 25 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has HE 9656 done?
HE 9656 was recorded at 230,335 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023, an average of 12,316 miles a year.
Has HE 9656 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. HE 9656 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on HE 9656 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on HE 9656 find?
HE 9656 passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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