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Audi A4

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

R446 DHUMOT history

R446 DHU is a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 8 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 291,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2022
Mileage
291,208 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R446 DHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
8 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

R446 DHU was last recorded at 291,208 miles on 28 Apr 2022, 7,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2009: 124,823 miles, lower than 190,497 miles on 23 Apr 2008.

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
284,133 miles · 28 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
7,075 miles
Average per year
9,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 291,208 miles
  • 2021 – 284,133 miles
  • 2020 – 282,952 miles
  • 2019 – 280,478 miles
  • 2018 – 273,213 miles
  • 2017 – 265,079 miles
  • 2016 – 254,512 miles
  • 2015 – 246,432 miles
  • 2014 – 242,417 miles
  • 2013 – 238,402 miles
  • 2012 – 232,857 miles
  • 2011 – 227,735 miles
  • 2010 – 220,556 miles
  • 2009 – 124,823 miles
  • 2008 – 190,497 miles
  • 2007 – 170,407 miles
  • 2006 – 145,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail291,208 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail291,208 miles (+7,075)2 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,208 miles
    Test number
    900943402092
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass284,133 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    284,133 miles
    Test number
    177237926923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail284,123 miles (+1,171)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,123 miles
    Test number
    572813786964
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass282,952 miles (+2,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    282,952 miles
    Test number
    193088939648
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass280,478 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    280,478 miles
    Test number
    180552679041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail280,478 miles (+7,265)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,478 miles
    Test number
    755633710889
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass273,213 miles (+8,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    273,213 miles
    Test number
    140233459276
    • 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. Pass265,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    265,079 miles
    Test number
    370591747324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail265,075 miles (+10,563)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,075 miles
    Test number
    347472255656
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass254,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    254,512 miles
    Test number
    747785086505
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail254,497 miles (+8,065)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,497 miles
    Test number
    573905371839
    • FailureNearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass246,432 miles (+4,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    246,432 miles
    Test number
    529308195082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass242,417 miles (+4,015)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    242,417 miles
    Test number
    617114014155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly mishapen

  14. Pass238,402 miles (+5,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    238,402 miles
    Test number
    239244013419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass232,857 miles (+5,122)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    232,857 miles
    Test number
    189687012163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass227,735 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    227,735 miles
    Test number
    317998801132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail227,731 miles (+7,175)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,731 miles
    Test number
    216115301440
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass220,556 miles (+95,733)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    220,556 miles
    Test number
    254584200110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass124,823 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    124,823 miles
    Test number
    831112419192
    • NoteFront link bushes are poor
    • NoteFront screen damaged
    • NoteO/S Headlamp unit damaged

  20. Fail124,823 miles (-65,674)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,823 miles
    Test number
    984932919110
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront link bushes are poor
    • NoteFront screen damaged
    • NoteO/S Headlamp unit damaged

  21. Pass190,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    190,497 miles
    Test number
    634534018198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail190,497 miles (+20,090)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,497 miles
    Test number
    771514618187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass170,407 miles (+24,561)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    170,407 miles
    Test number
    141886607128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass145,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    145,846 miles
    Test number
    274488616107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail145,846 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,846 miles
    Test number
    522798116142
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about R446 DHU

Does R446 DHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R446 DHU expired on 10 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R446 DHU?
The MOT on R446 DHU expired on 10 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R446 DHU done?
R446 DHU was recorded at 291,208 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2022, an average of 9,085 miles a year.
Has R446 DHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R446 DHU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on R446 DHU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R446 DHU find?
R446 DHU failed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 6 advisories: front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside parking brake inoperative on one side, and 13 more.

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