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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T487 KBJMOT history

T487 KBJ is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 211,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2022
Mileage
211,257 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T487 KBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T487 KBJ was last recorded at 211,257 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,534 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
723 miles
Average per year
5,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 211,257 miles
  • 2021 – 210,534 miles
  • 2020 – 210,091 miles
  • 2019 – 209,056 miles
  • 2018 – 207,891 miles
  • 2017 – 206,897 miles
  • 2016 – 205,639 miles
  • 2015 – 204,441 miles
  • 2014 – 199,192 miles
  • 2013 – 191,191 miles
  • 2012 – 182,734 miles
  • 2011 – 174,827 miles
  • 2010 – 166,265 miles
  • 2009 – 158,266 miles
  • 2008 – 149,812 miles
  • 2007 – 140,854 miles
  • 2006 – 126,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail211,257 miles
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • 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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryBack box bracket corroding away
  • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail211,257 miles (+723)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,257 miles
    Test number
    193851522242
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBack box bracket corroding away
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded

  2. Pass210,534 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    210,534 miles
    Test number
    697870742628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail210,527 miles (+436)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,527 miles
    Test number
    709300489923
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass210,091 miles (+1,035)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    210,091 miles
    Test number
    822405628887
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass209,056 miles (+1,165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    209,056 miles
    Test number
    983947260655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are bluing. Recommend new set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are bluing. Recommend new set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass207,891 miles (+994)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    207,891 miles
    Test number
    120747833647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perishing

  7. Pass206,897 miles (+1,258)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    206,897 miles
    Test number
    839665774528
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes worn cracked split

  8. Pass205,639 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    205,639 miles
    Test number
    440283835801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose slightly chafed to tank (7.2.2)

  9. Fail205,639 miles (+1,198)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,639 miles
    Test number
    834427108643
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose slightly chafed to tank (7.2.2)

  10. Pass204,441 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    204,441 miles
    Test number
    715926805139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass199,192 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    199,192 miles
    Test number
    276140904175
    • 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)

  12. Fail199,192 miles (+8,001)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,192 miles
    Test number
    238379494030
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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)

  13. Pass191,191 miles (+8,457)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    191,191 miles
    Test number
    187631903158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass182,734 miles (+7,907)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    182,734 miles
    Test number
    165224692018
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear pads low
    • NoteSrs lamp showing fault intermitantly

  15. Pass174,827 miles6 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    174,827 miles
    Test number
    508154801103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag light on dash
    • NoteNearside rear suspension bumpstop perrishing
    • NoteOffside front suspension bumpstop perrishing
    • NoteOffside rear suspension bumpstop perrishing
    • NoteOil leak from crank seal
    • NoteRadiator leaking
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped

  16. Fail174,827 miles (+8,562)3 failures6 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,827 miles
    Test number
    846353101108
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag light on dash
    • NoteNearside rear suspension bumpstop perrishing
    • NoteOffside front suspension bumpstop perrishing
    • NoteOffside rear suspension bumpstop perrishing
    • NoteOil leak from crank seal
    • NoteRadiator leaking
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped

  17. Pass166,265 miles (+7,999)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    166,265 miles
    Test number
    653766600157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass158,266 miles (+8,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    158,266 miles
    Test number
    343892819148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass149,812 miles (+8,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    149,812 miles
    Test number
    512053618140
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass140,854 miles (+14,351)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    140,854 miles
    Test number
    891863697010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass126,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    126,503 miles
    Test number
    280540616420
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T487 KBJ

Does T487 KBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T487 KBJ expired on 25 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T487 KBJ?
The MOT on T487 KBJ expired on 25 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T487 KBJ done?
T487 KBJ was recorded at 211,257 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 5,143 miles a year.
Has T487 KBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T487 KBJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T487 KBJ 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 T487 KBJ find?
T487 KBJ failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 7 major defects and 4 advisories: brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn, and 8 more.

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