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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,671 cc

T281 JHKMOT history

T281 JHK is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 205,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
205,712 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 JHK
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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 JHK was last recorded at 205,712 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 4,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,169 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,543 miles
Average per year
6,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,712 miles
  • 2024 – 201,169 miles
  • 2023 – 198,405 miles
  • 2022 – 196,971 miles
  • 2021 – 193,978 miles
  • 2020 – 188,664 miles
  • 2019 – 182,524 miles
  • 2018 – 175,438 miles
  • 2017 – 169,960 miles
  • 2016 – 167,319 miles
  • 2015 – 162,724 miles
  • 2014 – 158,643 miles
  • 2013 – 155,918 miles
  • 2012 – 152,702 miles
  • 2011 – 146,680 miles
  • 2010 – 138,784 miles
  • 2009 – 123,874 miles
  • 2008 – 108,963 miles
  • 2007 – 95,102 miles
  • 2006 – 81,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,712 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Horn slightly quieter than normal.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass205,712 miles (+4,543)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    205,712 miles
    Test number
    576130588957
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass201,169 miles (+2,764)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    201,169 miles
    Test number
    855408807203
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources new holder required (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass198,405 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    198,405 miles
    Test number
    250975078496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail198,386 miles (+1,415)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,386 miles
    Test number
    128269664291
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass196,971 miles (+2,993)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    196,971 miles
    Test number
    802756525684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass193,978 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    193,978 miles
    Test number
    461168743202
    • AdvisoryHorn slightly quieter than normal.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail193,974 miles (+5,310)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,974 miles
    Test number
    727464351663
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Snapped off (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHorn slightly quieter than normal.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass188,664 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    188,664 miles
    Test number
    684898369210
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter weaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail188,664 miles (+6,140)3 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,664 miles
    Test number
    108033777040
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage detached from sensor (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter weaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass182,524 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    182,524 miles
    Test number
    678556548640
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdditional fuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail182,522 miles (+7,084)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,522 miles
    Test number
    870164739379
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdditional fuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass175,438 miles (+5,478)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    175,438 miles
    Test number
    306733968661
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded around rear suspension

  13. Pass169,960 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    169,960 miles
    Test number
    195438001494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass167,319 miles (+4,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    167,319 miles
    Test number
    540416373252
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit ALL TYRES (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass162,724 miles (+4,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    162,724 miles
    Test number
    894496591199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass158,643 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    158,643 miles
    Test number
    936274484168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail158,625 miles (+2,707)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,625 miles
    Test number
    107162984183
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass155,918 miles (+3,216)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    155,918 miles
    Test number
    578505753182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass152,702 miles (+6,022)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    152,702 miles
    Test number
    915927842104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass146,680 miles (+7,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    146,680 miles
    Test number
    345840091004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass138,784 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    138,784 miles
    Test number
    743941710183
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low inner edge
    • NoteRear discs rusty

  22. Fail138,784 miles (+14,910)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,784 miles
    Test number
    390080910121
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low inner edge

  23. Pass123,874 miles (+14,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    123,874 miles
    Test number
    962047919159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass108,963 miles (+13,861)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    108,963 miles
    Test number
    254067818403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,102 miles (+13,420)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    95,102 miles
    Test number
    702150897029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail81,682 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,682 miles
    Test number
    190592186490
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass81,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,682 miles
    Test number
    503272886043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T281 JHK

Does T281 JHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T281 JHK is valid until 15 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T281 JHK?
The MOT on T281 JHK is valid until 15 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T281 JHK done?
T281 JHK was recorded at 205,712 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 6,340 miles a year.
Has T281 JHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 JHK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T281 JHK 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 T281 JHK find?
T281 JHK passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 2 more.

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