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Audi A4

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T493 MRJMOT history

T493 MRJ is a green diesel Audi A4 first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 207,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
207,248 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T493 MRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T493 MRJ was last recorded at 207,248 miles on 6 May 2026, 4,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,003 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,245 miles
Average per year
5,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,248 miles
  • 2025 – 203,003 miles
  • 2024 – 202,071 miles
  • 2023 – 193,749 miles
  • 2022 – 190,055 miles
  • 2021 – 188,106 miles
  • 2019 – 178,234 miles
  • 2018 – 174,148 miles
  • 2017 – 169,330 miles
  • 2016 – 163,498 miles
  • 2015 – 158,759 miles
  • 2014 – 152,503 miles
  • 2012 – 146,977 miles
  • 2011 – 140,489 miles
  • 2010 – 134,927 miles
  • 2009 – 127,091 miles
  • 2008 – 117,804 miles
  • 2007 – 112,196 miles
  • 2006 – 102,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,248 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's are corroded. (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass207,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    207,248 miles
    Test number
    552178461944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail207,248 miles (+4,245)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,248 miles
    Test number
    461437729300
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass203,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    203,003 miles
    Test number
    997545866676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail203,003 miles (+932)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,003 miles
    Test number
    367070231571
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass202,071 miles (+8,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    202,071 miles
    Test number
    497102638787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass193,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    193,749 miles
    Test number
    999707660193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail193,749 miles (+3,694)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,749 miles
    Test number
    322070095116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass190,055 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    190,055 miles
    Test number
    631948488575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass188,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    188,106 miles
    Test number
    190268590194
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail188,106 miles (+9,872)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,106 miles
    Test number
    712421779468
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass178,234 miles (+4,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    178,234 miles
    Test number
    951529832770
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass174,148 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    174,148 miles
    Test number
    525036575666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass169,330 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    169,330 miles
    Test number
    187660685113
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's are corroded. (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail169,329 miles (+5,831)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,329 miles
    Test number
    761196681986
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's are corroded. (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass163,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    163,498 miles
    Test number
    267403311232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail163,498 miles (+4,739)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,498 miles
    Test number
    529559172045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass158,759 miles (+6,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    158,759 miles
    Test number
    638912855100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass152,503 miles (+5,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    152,503 miles
    Test number
    247990844160
    • 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)
  19. Fail146,977 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,977 miles
    Test number
    308816042338
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass146,977 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    146,977 miles
    Test number
    856416842334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass140,489 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    140,489 miles
    Test number
    939931241328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail140,469 miles (+5,542)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,469 miles
    Test number
    969446531331
    • 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)
  23. Pass134,927 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    134,927 miles
    Test number
    434579540320
    • NoteRear brake disc's are corroded.
  24. Fail134,927 miles (+7,836)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,927 miles
    Test number
    742548740300
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteRear brake disc's are corroded.
  25. Pass127,091 miles (+9,287)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    127,091 miles
    Test number
    824715149357
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash.
  26. Pass117,804 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    117,804 miles
    Test number
    494605328412
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
  27. Fail117,804 miles (+5,608)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,804 miles
    Test number
    802535228319
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
  28. Pass112,196 miles (+10,137)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    112,196 miles
    Test number
    441714077238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass102,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    102,059 miles
    Test number
    724138566206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T493 MRJ

Does T493 MRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T493 MRJ is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T493 MRJ?
The MOT on T493 MRJ is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T493 MRJ done?
T493 MRJ was recorded at 207,248 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 5,364 miles a year.
Has T493 MRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T493 MRJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T493 MRJ 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 T493 MRJ find?
T493 MRJ passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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