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Audi A4

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T271 BLMMOT history

T271 BLM is a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 278,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
278,852 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T271 BLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 BLM was last recorded at 278,852 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
278,850 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 278,852 miles
  • 2024 – 274,165 miles
  • 2023 – 267,966 miles
  • 2022 – 262,461 miles
  • 2021 – 257,000 miles
  • 2020 – 253,491 miles
  • 2019 – 250,134 miles
  • 2018 – 246,014 miles
  • 2017 – 242,174 miles
  • 2016 – 236,754 miles
  • 2015 – 223,448 miles
  • 2014 – 212,555 miles
  • 2013 – 200,959 miles
  • 2012 – 187,706 miles
  • 2011 – 171,827 miles
  • 2010 – 157,104 miles
  • 2009 – 140,093 miles
  • 2008 – 123,216 miles
  • 2007 – 106,546 miles
  • 2006 – 95,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass278,852 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear REAR SILENCER RUBBER HANGER BROKEN.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ALSO DUST COVER DETERIORATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass278,852 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    278,852 miles
    Test number
    864098696413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear REAR SILENCER RUBBER HANGER BROKEN.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ALSO DUST COVER DETERIORATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail278,850 miles (+4,685)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,850 miles
    Test number
    390177621404
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ALSO DUST COVER DETERIORATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear REAR SILENCER RUBBER HANGER BROKEN.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ALSO DUST COVER DETERIORATED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass274,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    274,165 miles
    Test number
    950916645977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail274,165 miles (+6,199)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,165 miles
    Test number
    643496104841
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass267,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    267,966 miles
    Test number
    505272870082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail267,966 miles (+5,505)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,966 miles
    Test number
    277062754457
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass262,461 miles (+5,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    262,461 miles
    Test number
    343083136575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass257,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    257,000 miles
    Test number
    390236510465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail257,000 miles (+3,509)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,000 miles
    Test number
    947648976985
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass253,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    253,491 miles
    Test number
    219055451826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail253,491 miles (+3,357)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,491 miles
    Test number
    400360056824
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass250,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    250,134 miles
    Test number
    545024467711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail250,134 miles (+4,120)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,134 miles
    Test number
    922064050264
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass246,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    246,014 miles
    Test number
    903654198414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail246,014 miles (+3,840)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,014 miles
    Test number
    176655610733
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass242,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    242,174 miles
    Test number
    881642728402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail242,174 miles (+5,420)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,174 miles
    Test number
    351123001600
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass236,754 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    236,754 miles
    Test number
    998465942026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail236,647 miles (+13,199)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,647 miles
    Test number
    794461930427
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass223,448 miles (+10,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    223,448 miles
    Test number
    249043185446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass212,555 miles (+11,596)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    212,555 miles
    Test number
    936099394129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass200,959 miles (+13,253)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    200,959 miles
    Test number
    969139993121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass187,706 miles (+15,879)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    187,706 miles
    Test number
    987318092173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass171,827 miles (+14,723)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    171,827 miles
    Test number
    216962691187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass157,104 miles (+17,011)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    157,104 miles
    Test number
    441794090150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass140,093 miles (+16,877)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    140,093 miles
    Test number
    833280899121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass123,216 miles (+16,670)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    123,216 miles
    Test number
    363189388131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass106,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    106,546 miles
    Test number
    312259897198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail106,546 miles (+10,801)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,546 miles
    Test number
    813905297134
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  30. Pass95,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    95,745 miles
    Test number
    124828066250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T271 BLM

Does T271 BLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T271 BLM expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T271 BLM?
The MOT on T271 BLM expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T271 BLM done?
T271 BLM was recorded at 278,852 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 9,612 miles a year.
Has T271 BLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 BLM has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T271 BLM 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 T271 BLM find?
T271 BLM passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear rear silencer rubber hanger broken.; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play also dust cover deteriorated., and 3 more.

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