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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T38 KAOMOT history

T38 KAO is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 20 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 364,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2022
Mileage
364,619 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
18,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T38 KAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T38 KAO was last recorded at 364,619 miles on 9 Aug 2022, 113,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,227 miles · 18 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
113,392 miles
Average per year
18,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 364,619 miles
  • 2021 – 251,227 miles
  • 2020 – 243,063 miles
  • 2019 – 231,297 miles
  • 2018 – 212,401 miles
  • 2017 – 188,837 miles
  • 2016 – 167,202 miles
  • 2015 – 151,454 miles
  • 2014 – 148,849 miles
  • 2013 – 139,789 miles
  • 2012 – 123,037 miles
  • 2011 – 108,262 miles
  • 2010 – 93,658 miles
  • 2009 – 78,186 miles
  • 2008 – 69,510 miles
  • 2007 – 60,878 miles
  • 2006 – 58,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail364,619 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear axle mounting brackets rusty
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust rusty
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail364,619 miles (+113,392)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    364,619 miles
    Test number
    128795280761
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle mounting brackets rusty
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass251,227 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    251,227 miles
    Test number
    785873305710
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail251,227 miles (+8,164)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,227 miles
    Test number
    658695940406
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass243,063 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    243,063 miles
    Test number
    254817377536
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail243,063 miles (+11,766)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,063 miles
    Test number
    671705586777
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass231,297 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    231,297 miles
    Test number
    369709257297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle mountings slighty rusty

  7. Fail231,282 miles (+18,881)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,282 miles
    Test number
    727124014343
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle mountings slighty rusty

  8. Pass212,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    212,401 miles
    Test number
    641665051068
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail212,401 miles (+23,564)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,401 miles
    Test number
    745308135275
    • MajorDirection indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass188,837 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    188,837 miles
    Test number
    348386618203
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail188,751 miles (+21,549)6 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,751 miles
    Test number
    833764255133
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass167,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    167,202 miles
    Test number
    528132028704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail167,202 miles (+15,748)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,202 miles
    Test number
    803458972738
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass151,454 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    151,454 miles
    Test number
    377549226490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail151,447 miles (+37)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,447 miles
    Test number
    708572183906
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail151,410 miles (+2,561)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,410 miles
    Test number
    415006675152
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil on minimum.

  17. Pass148,849 miles (+9,060)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    148,849 miles
    Test number
    235338874175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s handbrake lever on caliper was found stuck on causing poor handbrake reading.Lever has been freed off and now gives normal performance readings but still may require attention

  18. Pass139,789 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    139,789 miles
    Test number
    626240553171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition.
    • NoteFront brakes fluctuating.

  19. Fail139,789 miles (+16,752)6 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,789 miles
    Test number
    488289043154
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition.
    • NoteFront brakes fluctuating.

  20. Pass123,037 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    123,037 miles
    Test number
    937844222100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Fail123,037 miles (+14,775)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,037 miles
    Test number
    566054022116
    • 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass108,262 miles (+14,604)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    108,262 miles
    Test number
    635964721117
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar links worn
    • NoteBoth front flex brake hoses perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn check in 3000 miles

  23. Pass93,658 miles (+15,472)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    93,658 miles
    Test number
    794119010112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition.

  24. Pass78,186 miles (+8,676)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,186 miles
    Test number
    771827519104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated.

  25. Pass69,510 miles (+8,632)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,510 miles
    Test number
    660432808184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,878 miles (+1,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,878 miles
    Test number
    142855817126
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  27. Pass58,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,920 miles
    Test number
    824535416125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T38 KAO

Does T38 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T38 KAO expired on 24 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T38 KAO?
The MOT on T38 KAO expired on 24 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T38 KAO done?
T38 KAO was recorded at 364,619 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2022, an average of 18,766 miles a year.
Has T38 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T38 KAO has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T38 KAO 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 T38 KAO find?
T38 KAO failed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2022 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 12 more.

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