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Audi A4

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T188 ATYMOT history

T188 ATY is a green diesel Audi A4 first used on 10 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2023
Mileage
161,840 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T188 ATY
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
10 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T188 ATY was last recorded at 161,840 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 5,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,953 miles · 5 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,887 miles
Average per year
6,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,840 miles
  • 2021 – 155,953 miles
  • 2020 – 151,076 miles
  • 2019 – 147,266 miles
  • 2017 – 144,928 miles
  • 2016 – 140,349 miles
  • 2015 – 137,060 miles
  • 2014 – 129,755 miles
  • 2013 – 120,307 miles
  • 2012 – 113,531 miles
  • 2011 – 104,742 miles
  • 2009 – 89,307 miles
  • 2008 – 77,190 miles
  • 2007 – 71,726 miles
  • 2006 – 60,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,840 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust heatshield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,840 miles (+5,887)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,840 miles
    Test number
    497199303773
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass155,953 miles (+4,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,953 miles
    Test number
    555382152246
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass151,076 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,076 miles
    Test number
    458849989969
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail151,076 miles (+3,810)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,076 miles
    Test number
    546632650638
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass147,266 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,266 miles
    Test number
    946548246918
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail147,266 miles (+2,338)13 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,266 miles
    Test number
    144092735371
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass144,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    144,928 miles
    Test number
    613468039570
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. Fail144,928 miles (+4,579)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,928 miles
    Test number
    558898022933
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass140,349 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    140,349 miles
    Test number
    564463121059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just within limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST within limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
  10. Fail140,349 miles (+3,289)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,349 miles
    Test number
    609541035557
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s and n/s (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just within limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST within limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
  11. Pass137,060 miles (+7,305)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    137,060 miles
    Test number
    865165702525
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight wear o/s and n/s rear axle bushes
  12. Pass129,755 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,755 miles
    Test number
    136667084272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,307 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    120,307 miles
    Test number
    789918943198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,305 miles (+6,774)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,305 miles
    Test number
    279534743433
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass113,531 miles (+8,789)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    113,531 miles
    Test number
    245068012439
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass104,742 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    104,742 miles
    Test number
    698738881088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,651 miles (+15,344)1 dangerous10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,651 miles
    Test number
    198214081422
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
  18. Pass89,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    89,307 miles
    Test number
    403726359447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,307 miles (+12,117)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,307 miles
    Test number
    153235259373
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
  20. Pass77,190 miles (+5,464)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,190 miles
    Test number
    984525588017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,726 miles (+10,800)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,726 miles
    Test number
    932292977095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,926 miles
    Test number
    953724776077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,926 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,926 miles
    Test number
    960774976063
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T188 ATY

Does T188 ATY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T188 ATY expired on 3 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T188 ATY?
The MOT on T188 ATY expired on 3 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T188 ATY done?
T188 ATY was recorded at 161,840 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022, an average of 6,066 miles a year.
Has T188 ATY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T188 ATY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T188 ATY 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 T188 ATY find?
T188 ATY passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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