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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

R13 HCEMOT history

R13 HCE is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 28 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,095 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R13 HCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R13 HCE was last recorded at 120,095 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,095 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,095 miles
  • 2025 – 119,901 miles
  • 2024 – 119,412 miles
  • 2023 – 118,717 miles
  • 2022 – 112,947 miles
  • 2021 – 109,084 miles
  • 2019 – 103,635 miles
  • 2018 – 98,293 miles
  • 2017 – 90,070 miles
  • 2016 – 88,861 miles
  • 2015 – 80,653 miles
  • 2014 – 74,037 miles
  • 2009 – 71,220 miles
  • 2008 – 62,658 miles
  • 2007 – 46,509 miles
  • 2006 – 38,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,095 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,095 miles
    Test number
    627397232630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail120,095 miles (+194)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,095 miles
    Test number
    375352257319
    • MajorBoot lid component insecure catch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,901 miles (+489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,901 miles
    Test number
    349316826486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,412 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,412 miles
    Test number
    934371321933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail119,412 miles (+695)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,412 miles
    Test number
    984179492009
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,717 miles (+5,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,717 miles
    Test number
    813874270057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,947 miles
    Test number
    197750651065
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail112,947 miles (+4)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,947 miles
    Test number
    941789887478
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail112,943 miles (+3,859)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,943 miles
    Test number
    640324384464
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance not tested broken spring (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area /diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,084 miles (+5,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,084 miles
    Test number
    735432077509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass103,635 miles (+5,342)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,635 miles
    Test number
    215430105623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass98,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,293 miles
    Test number
    331099842373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,293 miles (+8,223)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,293 miles
    Test number
    593953808156
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass90,070 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,070 miles
    Test number
    540080221585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,861 miles
    Test number
    967821026968
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisorySlight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension top arm inner bushes

  16. Fail88,861 miles (+525)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,861 miles
    Test number
    218310421846
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated n/s o/s front excessively split (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisorySlight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension top arm inner bushes

  17. Fail88,336 miles (+7,683)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,336 miles
    Test number
    405522660042
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass80,653 miles (+6,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    175496045166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass74,037 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,037 miles
    Test number
    185412464135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,220 miles (+8,562)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,220 miles
    Test number
    573346139171
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise rear diff oil leaks

  21. Pass62,658 miles (+16,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,658 miles
    Test number
    690534858077
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass46,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,509 miles
    Test number
    341021277074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,509 miles (+8,359)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,509 miles
    Test number
    364111777043
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  24. Pass38,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,150 miles
    Test number
    691097946047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R13 HCE

Does R13 HCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R13 HCE is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R13 HCE?
The MOT on R13 HCE is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R13 HCE done?
R13 HCE was recorded at 120,095 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 3,992 miles a year.
Has R13 HCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R13 HCE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R13 HCE 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 R13 HCE find?
R13 HCE passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside.

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