
Audi A4
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,671 cc
T259 TNFMOT history
T259 TNF is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,096 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 142,096 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,017 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T259 TNF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,671 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T259 TNF was last recorded at 142,096 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,090 miles · 13 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 3,017 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,096 miles
- 2022 – 141,544 miles
- 2021 – 141,515 miles
- 2019 – 140,019 miles
- 2018 – 138,816 miles
- 2017 – 136,865 miles
- 2016 – 136,843 miles
- 2015 – 135,133 miles
- 2014 – 132,106 miles
- 2013 – 129,337 miles
- 2012 – 119,128 miles
- 2011 – 103,907 miles
- 2010 – 95,775 miles
- 2009 – 91,954 miles
- 2008 – 87,653 miles
- 2006 – 85,690 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Spare tyre defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 9 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,096 miles (+6)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 142,096 miles
- Test number
- 444302558203
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail142,090 miles (+546)1 dangerous8 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,090 miles
- Test number
- 191391882369
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass141,544 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 141,544 miles
- Test number
- 548284644928
- AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Fail141,533 miles (+14)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,533 miles
- Test number
- 495422474702
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Fail141,519 miles (+4)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,519 miles
- Test number
- 233624161354
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached bolt falling out - no nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySoft/long brake pedal
Fail141,515 miles (+1,496)19 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,515 miles
- Test number
- 860777462728
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s/r area (marked) holes in two places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm outer joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded first flexi to lower suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases o/s/ pipe to front cat loose and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm outer joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fowls inner wheel arch at rear on lock (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded first flexi to lower suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre section loose and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lagging in operation slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded in parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,019 miles (+1,203)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 140,019 miles
- Test number
- 919980603069
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear parking brake reserve travel
Pass138,816 miles (+1,951)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 138,816 miles
- Test number
- 344104008699
- AdvisoryRear reserve travel on parking brake
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass136,865 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 136,865 miles
- Test number
- 858160763147
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Fail136,861 miles (+18)5 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,861 miles
- Test number
- 854023175551
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Fail136,843 miles (+1,710)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,843 miles
- Test number
- 829475801789
- FailureNearside Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged leveler unit not fixed (3.4.2)
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement park lever (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper front (chalked) (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryDrivers door inner handle faulty
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked and perished
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass135,133 miles (+18)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 135,133 miles
- Test number
- 418265935032
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDrivers inner door handle stiff
- NoteRear suspension corroded
Fail135,115 miles (+3,009)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,115 miles
- Test number
- 618999425098
- FailureNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass132,106 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 132,106 miles
- Test number
- 766834034050
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront subframe corroded
- NoteRear suspension bushes deteriorated
Fail132,102 miles (+2,765)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,102 miles
- Test number
- 538172234067
- FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront subframe corroded
- NoteRear suspension bushes deteriorated
Pass129,337 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 129,337 miles
- Test number
- 905565633026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail129,314 miles (+10,186)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,314 miles
- Test number
- 138201833007
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass119,128 miles (+15,221)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 119,128 miles
- Test number
- 409224722082
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteN/s front head light bolt missing but secure
Pass103,907 miles (+8,132)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 103,907 miles
- Test number
- 197691931033
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass95,775 miles (+3,821)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 95,775 miles
- Test number
- 542757620095
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass91,954 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 91,954 miles
- Test number
- 264209429015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,900 miles (+4,247)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,900 miles
- Test number
- 431093229052
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,653 miles (+1,963)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 87,653 miles
- Test number
- 770590138077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 85,690 miles
- Test number
- 431833946353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T259 TNF
- Does T259 TNF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T259 TNF expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T259 TNF?
- The MOT on T259 TNF expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T259 TNF done?
- T259 TNF was recorded at 142,096 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 3,017 miles a year.
- Has T259 TNF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T259 TNF has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T259 TNF 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 T259 TNF find?
- T259 TNF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch, and 8 more.
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