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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T406 SCNMOT history

T406 SCN is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2025
Mileage
163,573 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T406 SCN
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
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T406 SCN was last recorded at 163,573 miles on 13 May 2024, 332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2015: 157,625 miles, lower than 157,626 miles on 9 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,241 miles · 30 May 2023
Between the last two tests
332 miles
Average per year
3,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,573 miles
  • 2023 – 163,241 miles
  • 2022 – 162,936 miles
  • 2020 – 162,648 miles
  • 2019 – 162,603 miles
  • 2018 – 162,448 miles
  • 2017 – 161,742 miles
  • 2016 – 159,561 miles
  • 2015 – 157,625 miles
  • 2014 – 155,189 miles
  • 2013 – 153,521 miles
  • 2012 – 151,480 miles
  • 2011 – 143,660 miles
  • 2010 – 135,183 miles
  • 2009 – 125,938 miles
  • 2008 – 116,951 miles
  • 2007 – 110,399 miles
  • 2006 – 104,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,573 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail light lens missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass163,573 miles (+332)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    163,573 miles
    Test number
    876978142026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail light lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass163,241 miles (+305)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    163,241 miles
    Test number
    406828385024
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass162,936 miles (+288)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    162,936 miles
    Test number
    950049298581
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  4. Pass162,648 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    162,648 miles
    Test number
    377969400522
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass162,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,603 miles
    Test number
    356421139323
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Fail162,603 miles (+155)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,603 miles
    Test number
    298813680632
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  7. Pass162,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    162,448 miles
    Test number
    311205546551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail162,448 miles (+706)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,448 miles
    Test number
    182969739761
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  9. Pass161,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    161,742 miles
    Test number
    696663510220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail161,742 miles (+2,181)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,742 miles
    Test number
    757241058474
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm with downward facing ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush located in lower arm (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush has excessive side movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush located in lower arm (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush has excessive side movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  11. Pass159,561 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    159,561 miles
    Test number
    849511010812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail159,558 miles (+1,933)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,558 miles
    Test number
    123183478205
    • DangerousRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing all four wheels have a bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
  13. Pass157,625 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    157,625 miles
    Test number
    475866265195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail157,626 miles (+2,437)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,626 miles
    Test number
    929020865168
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoot cannot be opened but should be made to open for retest for checking of components
  15. Pass155,189 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    155,189 miles
    Test number
    876991964122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail155,187 miles (+1,666)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,187 miles
    Test number
    116720064171
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
  17. Pass153,521 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    153,521 miles
    Test number
    858770373130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail153,472 miles (+1,992)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,472 miles
    Test number
    456073463141
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  19. Pass151,480 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    151,480 miles
    Test number
    487299252178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail151,464 miles (+7,804)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,464 miles
    Test number
    406507552150
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  21. Pass143,660 miles (+8,477)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    143,660 miles
    Test number
    195083851105
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  22. Pass135,183 miles (+9,245)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    135,183 miles
    Test number
    314954350132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brakes show slightly high uneven effort
  23. Pass125,938 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    125,938 miles
    Test number
    340946259138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  24. Fail125,938 miles (+8,987)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,938 miles
    Test number
    571176859179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  25. Pass116,951 miles (+6,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    116,951 miles
    Test number
    310506258141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  26. Pass110,399 miles (+5,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    110,399 miles
    Test number
    263021757100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass104,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    104,542 miles
    Test number
    923023446175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T406 SCN

Does T406 SCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T406 SCN expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T406 SCN?
The MOT on T406 SCN expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T406 SCN done?
T406 SCN was recorded at 163,573 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 3,284 miles a year.
Has T406 SCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T406 SCN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T406 SCN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T406 SCN find?
T406 SCN passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tail light lens missing; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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