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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,781 cc

T40 TFNMOT history

T40 TFN is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2024
Mileage
103,432 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 TFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 TFN was last recorded at 103,432 miles on 24 Apr 2023, 7,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2012: 42,905 miles, lower than 83,880 miles on 28 Jan 2011.

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
95,630 miles · 22 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
7,802 miles
Average per year
5,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,432 miles
  • 2022 – 95,630 miles
  • 2021 – 89,672 miles
  • 2020 – 89,672 miles
  • 2019 – 81,566 miles
  • 2018 – 79,541 miles
  • 2017 – 73,053 miles
  • 2016 – 65,193 miles
  • 2015 – 61,372 miles
  • 2014 – 56,081 miles
  • 2013 – 46,968 miles
  • 2012 – 42,905 miles
  • 2011 – 83,880 miles
  • 2009 – 28,469 miles
  • 2008 – 25,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,432 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryChassis corroded around top rear spring cups
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside rear lamp showing brighter light then nearside.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,432 miles (+7,802)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    103,432 miles
    Test number
    799113331676
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded around top rear spring cups
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,630 miles (+5,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,630 miles
    Test number
    836090576570
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass89,672 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,672 miles
    Test number
    448235954808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp showing brighter light then nearside.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,672 miles (+8,106)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,672 miles
    Test number
    771019594320
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp showing brighter light then nearside.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,566 miles (+2,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,566 miles
    Test number
    412188741286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Pass79,541 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,541 miles
    Test number
    633795217867
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail79,541 miles (+6,488)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,541 miles
    Test number
    688570716633
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,053 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,053 miles
    Test number
    333361400539
    • AdvisoryBracket between exhaust tail pipes broken/missing
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum in bottle, traces of leak back of engine
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded/worn and show fluctuation in rollers
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses faded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f bottom ball joint boot cracked and slight grease leak (front arm) close to limit
    • AdvisoryN/s/f upper suspension arms bushes rubbers split
    • AdvisoryO/s/f bottom ball joint boot (front arm) cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/f upper suspension arms bushes rubbers split,rear bush peeling on edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer side light looks brighter than others
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar sleeves in bushes moved/coming out?
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads worn low, close to limit and discs corroded/worn
    • AdvisoryTraces of damp/slight oil leak

  9. Fail73,053 miles (+7,860)3 failures4 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,053 miles
    Test number
    587870862391
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBracket between exhaust tail pipes broken/missing
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum in bottle, traces of leak back of engine
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded/worn and show fluctuation in rollers
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lenses faded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f bottom ball joint boot cracked and slight grease leak (front arm) close to limit
    • AdvisoryN/s/f upper suspension arms bushes rubbers split
    • AdvisoryO/s/f bottom ball joint boot (front arm) cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/f upper suspension arms bushes rubbers split,rear bush peeling on edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer side light looks brighter than others
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar sleeves in bushes moved/coming out?
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads worn low, close to limit and discs corroded/worn
    • AdvisoryTraces of damp/slight oil leak

  10. Pass65,193 miles (+3,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,193 miles
    Test number
    471758592534
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Pass61,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,372 miles
    Test number
    985238585117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,364 miles (+5,283)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,364 miles
    Test number
    365358985181
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass56,081 miles (+9,113)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,081 miles
    Test number
    716249884146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,968 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,968 miles
    Test number
    789582533013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,905 miles (-40,975)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,905 miles
    Test number
    727876922019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    83,880 miles
    Test number
    108548621025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,961 miles (+10,492)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,961 miles
    Test number
    739948121020
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  18. Pass28,469 miles (+2,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,469 miles
    Test number
    380919419246
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass25,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,516 miles
    Test number
    332952188454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 TFN

Does T40 TFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 TFN expired on 23 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 TFN?
The MOT on T40 TFN expired on 23 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 TFN done?
T40 TFN was recorded at 103,432 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2023, an average of 5,358 miles a year.
Has T40 TFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 TFN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T40 TFN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 TFN find?
T40 TFN passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front; chassis corroded around top rear spring cups; front exhaust mounting defective pipe, and 1 more.

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