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Audi A4

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T198 RPPMOT history

T198 RPP is a red petrol Audi A4 first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 196,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
196,189 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T198 RPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T198 RPP was last recorded at 196,189 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 2,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,026 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,163 miles
Average per year
6,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,189 miles
  • 2024 – 194,026 miles
  • 2023 – 184,254 miles
  • 2022 – 180,740 miles
  • 2021 – 179,851 miles
  • 2020 – 179,267 miles
  • 2019 – 175,414 miles
  • 2018 – 173,992 miles
  • 2017 – 170,765 miles
  • 2016 – 161,791 miles
  • 2015 – 152,589 miles
  • 2014 – 145,689 miles
  • 2013 – 138,640 miles
  • 2012 – 130,806 miles
  • 2011 – 122,300 miles
  • 2010 – 113,339 miles
  • 2009 – 104,146 miles
  • 2008 – 91,376 miles
  • 2007 – 79,526 miles
  • 2006 – 68,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,189 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass196,189 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    196,189 miles
    Test number
    421953907848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail196,189 miles (+2,163)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,189 miles
    Test number
    813240824532
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass194,026 miles (+9,772)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    194,026 miles
    Test number
    789176233682
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass184,254 miles (+3,514)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    184,254 miles
    Test number
    355828614664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass180,740 miles (+889)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    180,740 miles
    Test number
    540368542667
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and Anti roll bar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass179,851 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,851 miles
    Test number
    514318949293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass179,267 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    179,267 miles
    Test number
    876967486472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail179,204 miles (+3,790)2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,204 miles
    Test number
    248832402652
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass175,414 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,414 miles
    Test number
    167624773399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass173,992 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    173,992 miles
    Test number
    792016347302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail173,991 miles (+3,226)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,991 miles
    Test number
    202393862748
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass170,765 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    170,765 miles
    Test number
    497972452735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail170,764 miles (+8,973)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,764 miles
    Test number
    779623602422
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass161,791 miles (+9,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    161,791 miles
    Test number
    101286726858
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass152,589 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    152,589 miles
    Test number
    157331945055
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail152,558 miles (+6,869)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,558 miles
    Test number
    188347135042
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass145,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    145,689 miles
    Test number
    367598234045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail145,688 miles (+7,048)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,688 miles
    Test number
    845768534051
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass138,640 miles (+7,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    138,640 miles
    Test number
    399916643019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass130,806 miles (+8,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    130,806 miles
    Test number
    766948512093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass122,300 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    122,300 miles
    Test number
    527235741008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail122,127 miles (+8,788)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,127 miles
    Test number
    588310541070
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass113,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    113,339 miles
    Test number
    122270840451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail113,339 miles (+9,193)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,339 miles
    Test number
    603430440073
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass104,146 miles (+12,770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    104,146 miles
    Test number
    450278649041
    • NoteOffside front cv boot cracked

  26. Pass91,376 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,376 miles
    Test number
    871889778089
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Fail91,374 miles (+11,848)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,374 miles
    Test number
    783409878024
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass79,526 miles (+10,663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    79,526 miles
    Test number
    184622277421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass68,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,863 miles
    Test number
    102619556041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T198 RPP

Does T198 RPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T198 RPP is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T198 RPP?
The MOT on T198 RPP is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T198 RPP done?
T198 RPP was recorded at 196,189 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 6,426 miles a year.
Has T198 RPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T198 RPP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T198 RPP 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 T198 RPP find?
T198 RPP passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 6 more.

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