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Audi A4

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T228 SBVMOT history

T228 SBV is a silver petrol Audi A4 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2025
Mileage
109,636 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T228 SBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T228 SBV was last recorded at 109,636 miles on 16 Nov 2024, 5,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,118 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,518 miles
Average per year
2,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,636 miles
  • 2023 – 104,118 miles
  • 2022 – 100,466 miles
  • 2021 – 99,432 miles
  • 2020 – 97,841 miles
  • 2019 – 97,256 miles
  • 2018 – 96,264 miles
  • 2017 – 95,340 miles
  • 2016 – 92,999 miles
  • 2015 – 90,685 miles
  • 2014 – 87,948 miles
  • 2013 – 85,298 miles
  • 2012 – 82,554 miles
  • 2011 – 80,297 miles
  • 2010 – 77,474 miles
  • 2009 – 75,181 miles
  • 2008 – 71,785 miles
  • 2007 – 68,838 miles
  • 2006 – 63,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,636 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,636 miles (+5,518)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,636 miles
    Test number
    709222648653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass104,118 miles (+3,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,118 miles
    Test number
    270619311338
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,466 miles
    Test number
    883437226395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail100,466 miles (+1,034)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,466 miles
    Test number
    726714562161
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass99,432 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,432 miles
    Test number
    827629951245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded, but not seriously weakened.

  6. Fail99,419 miles (+1,578)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,419 miles
    Test number
    507519683280
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded, but not seriously weakened.

  7. Pass97,841 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,841 miles
    Test number
    226448359210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,256 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,256 miles
    Test number
    581632071708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,264 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,264 miles
    Test number
    673420465555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,340 miles
    Test number
    967352316916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,340 miles (+2,341)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,340 miles
    Test number
    996300572070
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  12. Pass92,999 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,999 miles
    Test number
    284701978341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,685 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,685 miles
    Test number
    628120425118
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass90,685 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,685 miles
    Test number
    998760225107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,948 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,948 miles
    Test number
    228901224132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,298 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,298 miles
    Test number
    299500623420
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass85,298 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,298 miles
    Test number
    876130923166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,554 miles
    Test number
    325291212184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,554 miles (+2,257)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,554 miles
    Test number
    919551612155
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass80,297 miles (+2,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,297 miles
    Test number
    975735121161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass77,474 miles (+2,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,474 miles
    Test number
    173932710104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail75,181 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    391592739123
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

  23. Pass75,181 miles (+3,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    810752839151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

  24. Pass71,785 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,785 miles
    Test number
    143099728137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,838 miles (+5,755)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,838 miles
    Test number
    211515937424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    63,083 miles
    Test number
    210764766438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T228 SBV

Does T228 SBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T228 SBV expired on 15 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T228 SBV?
The MOT on T228 SBV expired on 15 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T228 SBV done?
T228 SBV was recorded at 109,636 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2024, an average of 2,526 miles a year.
Has T228 SBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T228 SBV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T228 SBV 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 T228 SBV find?
T228 SBV passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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