Audi A4
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,771 cc
T252 BLMMOT history
T252 BLM is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 199,972 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 199,972 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,915 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T252 BLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,771 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T252 BLM was last recorded at 199,972 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 8,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Feb 2020: 117,189 miles, lower than 167,087 miles on 21 Jan 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 191,677 miles · 9 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,295 miles
- Average per year
- 8,915 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 199,972 miles
- 2025 – 191,677 miles
- 2024 – 188,336 miles
- 2023 – 184,897 miles
- 2022 – 181,666 miles
- 2021 – 178,641 miles
- 2020 – 177,191 miles
- 2019 – 167,087 miles
- 2018 – 152,144 miles
- 2017 – 137,419 miles
- 2016 – 122,354 miles
- 2015 – 108,526 miles
- 2014 – 92,795 miles
- 2012 – 70,380 miles
- 2011 – 55,358 miles
- 2010 – 35,792 miles
- 2009 – 24,659 miles
- 2008 – 23,406 miles
- 2007 – 19,753 miles
- 2006 – 17,855 miles
- 2005 – 17,007 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass199,972 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front outer lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,972 miles (+8,295)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 199,972 miles
- Test number
- 173339303503
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front outer lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass191,677 miles (+3,341)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 191,677 miles
- Test number
- 892495713664
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass188,336 miles (+3,439)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 188,336 miles
- Test number
- 894813727076
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre section corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass184,897 miles (+3,231)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 184,897 miles
- Test number
- 458925184606
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Middle exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass181,666 miles (+3,025)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 181,666 miles
- Test number
- 895740385566
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,641 miles (+1,450)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 178,641 miles
- Test number
- 670831190489
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,191 miles (+60,002)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 177,191 miles
- Test number
- 472994249088
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,189 miles (-49,898)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,189 miles
- Test number
- 218463714017
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,087 miles (+14,943)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 167,087 miles
- Test number
- 395644650086
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass152,144 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 152,144 miles
- Test number
- 414925268744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,143 miles (+14,724)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,143 miles
- Test number
- 832247135377
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass137,419 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 137,419 miles
- Test number
- 430317206772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,419 miles (+15,065)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,419 miles
- Test number
- 423941827501
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass122,354 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 122,354 miles
- Test number
- 751653547362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,353 miles (+13,827)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,353 miles
- Test number
- 110617932974
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass108,526 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 108,526 miles
- Test number
- 117719025083
- NoteOil leak from diff
Fail108,525 miles (+15,730)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,525 miles
- Test number
- 488259415059
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- NoteOil leak from diff
Pass92,795 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 92,795 miles
- Test number
- 308741644096
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake hoses cracking
Fail92,795 miles (+22,415)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,795 miles
- Test number
- 617031844075
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake hoses cracking
Pass70,380 miles (+15,022)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 70,380 miles
- Test number
- 975173212300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,358 miles (+19,566)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 55,358 miles
- Test number
- 467316021466
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass35,792 miles (+11,133)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 35,792 miles
- Test number
- 533701400306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,659 miles (+1,253)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 24,659 miles
- Test number
- 323213519311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,406 miles (+3,653)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 23,406 miles
- Test number
- 751829718307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,753 miles (+1,898)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 19,753 miles
- Test number
- 161437627377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,855 miles (+848)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 17,855 miles
- Test number
- 460982536351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 17,007 miles
- Test number
- 702712835348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,007 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,007 miles
- Test number
- 160189825361
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about T252 BLM
- Does T252 BLM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T252 BLM is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T252 BLM?
- The MOT on T252 BLM is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T252 BLM done?
- T252 BLM was recorded at 199,972 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 8,915 miles a year.
- Has T252 BLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T252 BLM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2020.
- Has the mileage on T252 BLM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T252 BLM find?
- T252 BLM passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated; exhaust corroded; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play front outer lower, and 3 more.
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