Audi A4
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T196 XJLMOT history
T196 XJL is a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 247,614 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 247,614 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,090 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T196 XJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 16 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T196 XJL was last recorded at 247,614 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 247,590 miles · 13 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 24 miles
- Average per year
- 9,090 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 247,614 miles
- 2025 – 234,821 miles
- 2024 – 219,041 miles
- 2023 – 202,750 miles
- 2022 – 190,024 miles
- 2021 – 180,753 miles
- 2020 – 176,251 miles
- 2019 – 165,603 miles
- 2018 – 155,223 miles
- 2017 – 147,362 miles
- 2016 – 137,455 miles
- 2015 – 129,502 miles
- 2014 – 123,655 miles
- 2012 – 110,297 miles
- 2011 – 98,507 miles
- 2010 – 88,299 miles
- 2009 – 81,811 miles
- 2008 – 76,282 miles
- 2007 – 73,440 miles
- 2006 – 67,878 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass247,614 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major6 MOTs, 2020–2026
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass247,614 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 247,614 miles
- Test number
- 350907743156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail247,590 miles (+12,769)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,590 miles
- Test number
- 194793624579
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass234,821 miles (+342)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 234,821 miles
- Test number
- 988609242833
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail234,479 miles (+15,438)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,479 miles
- Test number
- 460847780804
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass219,041 miles (+376)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 219,041 miles
- Test number
- 722415824537
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail218,665 miles (+15,915)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,665 miles
- Test number
- 117171735498
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Rear axle front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Rear axle front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffsidse rear brake pads loose in carrier
Pass202,750 miles (+230)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 202,750 miles
- Test number
- 234220988404
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
Fail202,520 miles (+12,496)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,520 miles
- Test number
- 669399105866
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
Pass190,024 miles (+9,271)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 190,024 miles
- Test number
- 223813883497
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Small cut in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass180,753 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 180,753 miles
- Test number
- 656305811278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,701 miles (+4,450)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,701 miles
- Test number
- 217272808229
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass176,251 miles (+350)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 176,251 miles
- Test number
- 519659798946
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail175,901 miles (+10,298)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,901 miles
- Test number
- 582428096835
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass165,603 miles (+222)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 165,603 miles
- Test number
- 405294122308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,381 miles (+10,158)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,381 miles
- Test number
- 907209614569
- 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 Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,223 miles (+7,861)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 155,223 miles
- Test number
- 372122438642
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass147,362 miles (+194)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 147,362 miles
- Test number
- 940485156185
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside on legal limit and nearside close (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both front (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber split
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryNearside rear no plate lamp dim
Fail147,168 miles (+9,713)5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,168 miles
- Test number
- 928968009106
- FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front front brake flexis worn badly near ferris (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside on legal limit and nearside close (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both front (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber split
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryNearside rear no plate lamp dim
Pass137,455 miles (+7,953)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 137,455 miles
- Test number
- 479267807570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,502 miles (+5,847)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 129,502 miles
- Test number
- 785527515096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,655 miles (+13,358)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 123,655 miles
- Test number
- 326968524094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,297 miles (+11,790)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 110,297 miles
- Test number
- 168213422216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass98,507 miles (+10,208)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 98,507 miles
- Test number
- 855930961181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,299 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 88,299 miles
- Test number
- 651491190024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,299 miles (+6,488)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,299 miles
- Test number
- 952699380087
- DangerousBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass81,811 miles (+5,529)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 81,811 miles
- Test number
- 494546889085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,282 miles (+2,842)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 76,282 miles
- Test number
- 643454198035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,440 miles (+5,562)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 73,440 miles
- Test number
- 794495597038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,878 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 67,878 miles
- Test number
- 664507896021
- NoteN/S/R BRAKE LIKGHT DAMAGED
Questions about T196 XJL
- Does T196 XJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T196 XJL is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T196 XJL?
- The MOT on T196 XJL is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T196 XJL done?
- T196 XJL was recorded at 247,614 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 9,090 miles a year.
- Has T196 XJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T196 XJL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T196 XJL 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 T196 XJL find?
- T196 XJL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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