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Audi A4

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T161 JKUMOT history

T161 JKU is a green diesel Audi A4 first used on 18 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 273,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2023
Mileage
273,048 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 JKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2023
Latest MOT test
10 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 JKU was last recorded at 273,048 miles on 10 May 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2020: 251,683 miles, lower than 261,682 miles on 5 May 2020.

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
273,038 miles · 9 May 2022
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
11,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 273,048 miles
  • 2021 – 267,784 miles
  • 2020 – 251,683 miles
  • 2019 – 253,504 miles
  • 2018 – 244,665 miles
  • 2017 – 236,020 miles
  • 2016 – 224,119 miles
  • 2015 – 221,336 miles
  • 2014 – 219,987 miles
  • 2013 – 218,906 miles
  • 2012 – 216,107 miles
  • 2011 – 213,766 miles
  • 2010 – 186,592 miles
  • 2009 – 161,954 miles
  • 2008 – 138,534 miles
  • 2007 – 113,282 miles
  • 2006 – 79,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,048 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass273,048 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    273,048 miles
    Test number
    952986268751
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail273,038 miles (+5,254)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,038 miles
    Test number
    421139515586
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass267,784 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    267,784 miles
    Test number
    731311932688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Fail267,783 miles (+16,100)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,783 miles
    Test number
    191220815320
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass251,683 miles (-9,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    251,683 miles
    Test number
    372758775539
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail261,682 miles (+8,178)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,682 miles
    Test number
    926587555615
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass253,504 miles (+8,839)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    253,504 miles
    Test number
    815675970712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass244,665 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    244,665 miles
    Test number
    831905184786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail244,477 miles (+8,457)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,477 miles
    Test number
    103258496950
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass236,020 miles (+11,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    236,020 miles
    Test number
    438663703224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass224,119 miles (+2,783)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    224,119 miles
    Test number
    651756119221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass221,336 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    221,336 miles
    Test number
    168269975074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass219,987 miles (+1,081)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    219,987 miles
    Test number
    995984384092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass218,906 miles (+2,799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    218,906 miles
    Test number
    929947003142
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass216,107 miles (+2,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    216,107 miles
    Test number
    478507782046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass213,766 miles (+27,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    213,766 miles
    Test number
    247083301439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass186,592 miles (+24,638)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    186,592 miles
    Test number
    330023200171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass161,954 miles (+23,420)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    161,954 miles
    Test number
    780907709179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass138,534 miles (+25,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    138,534 miles
    Test number
    864950208105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass113,282 miles (+34,276)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    113,282 miles
    Test number
    241840317190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    79,006 miles
    Test number
    180102456054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T161 JKU

Does T161 JKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T161 JKU expired on 9 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T161 JKU?
The MOT on T161 JKU expired on 9 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T161 JKU done?
T161 JKU was recorded at 273,048 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 11,968 miles a year.
Has T161 JKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 JKU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T161 JKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T161 JKU find?
T161 JKU passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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