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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T1 BSUMOT history

T1 BSU is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 27 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 184,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
184,064 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 BSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 BSU was last recorded at 184,064 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,910 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,154 miles
Average per year
8,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,064 miles
  • 2025 – 181,910 miles
  • 2024 – 176,061 miles
  • 2023 – 171,094 miles
  • 2022 – 164,332 miles
  • 2021 – 155,901 miles
  • 2020 – 149,514 miles
  • 2018 – 140,366 miles
  • 2017 – 128,233 miles
  • 2016 – 117,548 miles
  • 2015 – 104,928 miles
  • 2014 – 94,054 miles
  • 2013 – 82,161 miles
  • 2012 – 68,955 miles
  • 2011 – 56,852 miles
  • 2010 – 44,159 miles
  • 2009 – 36,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,064 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    184,064 miles
    Test number
    289868864690
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail184,031 miles (+2,121)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,031 miles
    Test number
    278481899251
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,910 miles (+5,849)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    181,910 miles
    Test number
    832080508529
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass176,061 miles (+4,967)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    176,061 miles
    Test number
    558619925181
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,094 miles (+6,762)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,094 miles
    Test number
    303352275789
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass164,332 miles (+8,431)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    164,332 miles
    Test number
    798479668376
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass155,901 miles (+6,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    155,901 miles
    Test number
    577555555780
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass149,514 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    149,514 miles
    Test number
    636413403190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail149,493 miles (+20)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,493 miles
    Test number
    641242336294
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail149,473 miles (+9,107)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,473 miles
    Test number
    837364174797
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass140,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    140,366 miles
    Test number
    416748167633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,366 miles (+12,133)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,366 miles
    Test number
    863298975384
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass128,233 miles (+10,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,233 miles
    Test number
    490002818286
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

  14. Pass117,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,548 miles
    Test number
    519620141863
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  15. Fail117,548 miles (+12,620)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,548 miles
    Test number
    356403004153
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  16. Pass104,928 miles (+10,874)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,928 miles
    Test number
    936080315234
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  17. Pass94,054 miles (+11,893)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,054 miles
    Test number
    396251194141
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront no. plate cracked

  18. Pass82,161 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,161 miles
    Test number
    425672113243
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded

  19. Fail82,161 miles (+13,206)2 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,161 miles
    Test number
    878722713243
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded

  20. Pass68,955 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,955 miles
    Test number
    809724212281
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail68,955 miles (+12,103)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,955 miles
    Test number
    889683312279
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass56,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,852 miles
    Test number
    706260501278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,852 miles (+12,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,852 miles
    Test number
    138879991153
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass44,159 miles (+7,877)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,159 miles
    Test number
    234380110280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,282 miles
    Test number
    904761619258
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail36,282 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,282 miles
    Test number
    131301819298
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T1 BSU

Does T1 BSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 BSU is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 BSU?
The MOT on T1 BSU is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 BSU done?
T1 BSU was recorded at 184,064 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 8,907 miles a year.
Has T1 BSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 BSU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T1 BSU 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 T1 BSU find?
T1 BSU passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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