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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,595 cc

P172 VRGMOT history

P172 VRG is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 21 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
161,355 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P172 VRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
21 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P172 VRG was last recorded at 161,355 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 2,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,772 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,583 miles
Average per year
3,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,355 miles
  • 2025 – 158,772 miles
  • 2024 – 155,605 miles
  • 2023 – 153,526 miles
  • 2022 – 150,615 miles
  • 2021 – 147,761 miles
  • 2020 – 144,860 miles
  • 2016 – 143,005 miles
  • 2015 – 137,103 miles
  • 2014 – 132,902 miles
  • 2013 – 129,829 miles
  • 2012 – 125,359 miles
  • 2011 – 121,968 miles
  • 2010 – 120,410 miles
  • 2009 – 118,651 miles
  • 2008 – 116,585 miles
  • 2007 – 110,432 miles
  • 2006 – 99,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,355 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    161,355 miles
    Test number
    662887240313
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail161,355 miles (+2,583)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,355 miles
    Test number
    743316738842
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass158,772 miles (+3,167)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,772 miles
    Test number
    929156965828
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,605 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,605 miles
    Test number
    463593113027
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail155,605 miles (+2,079)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,605 miles
    Test number
    380852365886
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,526 miles (+2,911)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,526 miles
    Test number
    227815221996
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,615 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,615 miles
    Test number
    979808849671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,761 miles (+2,901)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,761 miles
    Test number
    275443180134
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,860 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,860 miles
    Test number
    370313790355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,858 miles (+1,853)8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,858 miles
    Test number
    576069603846
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass143,005 miles (+5,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    143,005 miles
    Test number
    490756413634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass137,103 miles (+4,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    137,103 miles
    Test number
    689842409734
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass132,902 miles (+3,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    132,902 miles
    Test number
    238622224319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass129,829 miles (+4,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    129,829 miles
    Test number
    157487713317
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass125,359 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    125,359 miles
    Test number
    496279512319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,968 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,968 miles
    Test number
    128133831352
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner shoulder balding

  17. Pass121,968 miles (+1,558)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    121,968 miles
    Test number
    168243431343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner shoulder balding

  18. Pass120,410 miles (+1,759)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    120,410 miles
    Test number
    842539410347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass118,651 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    118,651 miles
    Test number
    673875129385
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail118,648 miles (+2,063)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,648 miles
    Test number
    422284529312
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass116,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    116,585 miles
    Test number
    224926228382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail116,585 miles (+6,153)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,585 miles
    Test number
    161772528366
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass110,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    110,432 miles
    Test number
    452597527413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail110,430 miles (+10,891)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,430 miles
    Test number
    891997727375
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass99,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    99,539 miles
    Test number
    601460576111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P172 VRG

Does P172 VRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P172 VRG is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P172 VRG?
The MOT on P172 VRG is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P172 VRG done?
P172 VRG was recorded at 161,355 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,049 miles a year.
Has P172 VRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P172 VRG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on P172 VRG 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 P172 VRG find?
P172 VRG passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various.

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