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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,671 cc

T253 DWLMOT history

T253 DWL is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
167,482 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T253 DWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,671 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T253 DWL was last recorded at 167,482 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 3,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,730 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,752 miles
Average per year
3,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,482 miles
  • 2024 – 163,730 miles
  • 2023 – 161,470 miles
  • 2021 – 159,830 miles
  • 2020 – 158,172 miles
  • 2019 – 156,206 miles
  • 2018 – 156,051 miles
  • 2017 – 155,500 miles
  • 2016 – 154,592 miles
  • 2015 – 153,854 miles
  • 2014 – 153,081 miles
  • 2013 – 149,985 miles
  • 2012 – 146,378 miles
  • 2011 – 142,674 miles
  • 2010 – 135,060 miles
  • 2009 – 126,805 miles
  • 2008 – 118,281 miles
  • 2007 – 109,911 miles
  • 2006 – 102,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,482 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,482 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,482 miles
    Test number
    964464838837
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,481 miles (+3,751)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,481 miles
    Test number
    854026251700
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,730 miles (+2,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,730 miles
    Test number
    146085564319
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShields limiting inpsection

  4. Pass161,470 miles (+1,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,470 miles
    Test number
    376313316517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass159,830 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,830 miles
    Test number
    777126698188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,172 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,172 miles
    Test number
    233115303698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,206 miles (+155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,206 miles
    Test number
    301456702909
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass156,051 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,051 miles
    Test number
    167149410623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass155,500 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    155,500 miles
    Test number
    264004355186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,592 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    154,592 miles
    Test number
    462426191382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass153,854 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    153,854 miles
    Test number
    639960275124
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail153,854 miles (+773)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,854 miles
    Test number
    965818465198
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass153,081 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    153,081 miles
    Test number
    655712164005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass149,985 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    149,985 miles
    Test number
    175821273428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail149,966 miles (+3,588)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,966 miles
    Test number
    878122743004
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Pass146,378 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    146,378 miles
    Test number
    287399332059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass142,674 miles (+7,614)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    142,674 miles
    Test number
    166588031082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass135,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    135,060 miles
    Test number
    111435930047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail135,060 miles (+8,255)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,060 miles
    Test number
    561292330065
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass126,805 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    126,805 miles
    Test number
    131359229085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail126,413 miles (+8,132)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,413 miles
    Test number
    123710929093
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass118,281 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    118,281 miles
    Test number
    682251728027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail118,281 miles (+8,370)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,281 miles
    Test number
    882991228069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass109,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    109,911 miles
    Test number
    682215817080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail109,911 miles (+7,798)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,911 miles
    Test number
    623275817081
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass102,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    102,113 miles
    Test number
    483113526021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T253 DWL

Does T253 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T253 DWL is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T253 DWL?
The MOT on T253 DWL is valid until 22 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T253 DWL done?
T253 DWL was recorded at 167,482 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 3,310 miles a year.
Has T253 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T253 DWL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T253 DWL 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 T253 DWL find?
T253 DWL passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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