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Audi A4

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T485 RTAMOT history

T485 RTA is a green diesel Audi A4 first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 202,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2025
Mileage
202,671 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T485 RTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T485 RTA was last recorded at 202,671 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 3,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,799 miles · 16 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,872 miles
Average per year
6,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,671 miles
  • 2023 – 198,799 miles
  • 2022 – 194,212 miles
  • 2021 – 189,662 miles
  • 2020 – 184,973 miles
  • 2019 – 178,806 miles
  • 2018 – 171,467 miles
  • 2016 – 164,520 miles
  • 2015 – 153,907 miles
  • 2014 – 144,567 miles
  • 2013 – 132,483 miles
  • 2012 – 121,564 miles
  • 2011 – 112,838 miles
  • 2010 – 109,245 miles
  • 2009 – 104,758 miles
  • 2008 – 99,269 miles
  • 2007 – 94,535 miles
  • 2006 – 85,567 miles
  • 2005 – 78,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,671 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,671 miles (+3,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    202,671 miles
    Test number
    625665749167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass198,799 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    198,799 miles
    Test number
    570248904441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass194,212 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    194,212 miles
    Test number
    471832392496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass189,662 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    189,662 miles
    Test number
    106595503866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail189,662 miles (+4,689)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,662 miles
    Test number
    140970384132
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure both rear mounts broken off corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass184,973 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    184,973 miles
    Test number
    765505673316
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail184,972 miles (+6,166)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,972 miles
    Test number
    345331280412
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass178,806 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    178,806 miles
    Test number
    676938886274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail178,806 miles (+7,339)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,806 miles
    Test number
    493467171279
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass171,467 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    171,467 miles
    Test number
    520830944096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on

  11. Fail171,465 miles (+6,945)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,465 miles
    Test number
    584164034083
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on

  12. Pass164,520 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    164,520 miles
    Test number
    413754529051
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail164,518 miles (+10,611)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,518 miles
    Test number
    950104940516
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass153,907 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    153,907 miles
    Test number
    272230884914
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on

  15. Fail153,905 miles (+9,338)2 failures1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,905 miles
    Test number
    873735021936
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on

  16. Pass144,567 miles (+12,084)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    144,567 miles
    Test number
    226212754278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheels bearings

  17. Pass132,483 miles (+28)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    132,483 miles
    Test number
    196670253157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f lower rear suspension arm

  18. Fail132,455 miles (+10,891)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,455 miles
    Test number
    725969243180
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f lower rear suspension arm

  19. Pass121,564 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    121,564 miles
    Test number
    159419752191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

  20. Fail121,563 miles (+8,725)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,563 miles
    Test number
    209569052112
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

  21. Fail112,838 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,838 miles
    Test number
    255819651136
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass112,838 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    112,838 miles
    Test number
    306429051116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass109,245 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    109,245 miles
    Test number
    721277010276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,758 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    104,758 miles
    Test number
    774996029283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail104,703 miles (+5,434)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,703 miles
    Test number
    914913529216
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass99,269 miles (+4,734)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    99,269 miles
    Test number
    302717128207
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass94,535 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    94,535 miles
    Test number
    384739127284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail94,504 miles (+8,937)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,504 miles
    Test number
    903855827292
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass85,567 miles (+7,209)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    85,567 miles
    Test number
    360802616480
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass78,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    363210135259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T485 RTA

Does T485 RTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T485 RTA expired on 19 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T485 RTA?
The MOT on T485 RTA expired on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T485 RTA done?
T485 RTA was recorded at 202,671 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 6,688 miles a year.
Has T485 RTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T485 RTA has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T485 RTA 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 T485 RTA find?
T485 RTA passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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