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Audi S4

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,671 cc

T565 RNPMOT history

T565 RNP is a blue petrol Audi S4 first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2021 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2021
Mileage
105,368 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T565 RNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,671 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2021
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T565 RNP was last recorded at 105,368 miles on 27 Jul 2023, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2020: 100,734 miles, lower than 107,731 miles on 5 Feb 2020.

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
105,338 miles · 21 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
3,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,368 miles
  • 2022 – 105,338 miles
  • 2020 – 100,734 miles
  • 2019 – 95,637 miles
  • 2018 – 91,507 miles
  • 2017 – 87,707 miles
  • 2016 – 83,600 miles
  • 2014 – 81,730 miles
  • 2013 – 78,064 miles
  • 2012 – 75,976 miles
  • 2011 – 73,579 miles
  • 2010 – 70,868 miles
  • 2008 – 64,802 miles
  • 2007 – 60,506 miles
  • 2006 – 55,807 miles
  • 2005 – 50,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,368 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear little to no suspension movement- everything is so rotten it is impossible to tell what is seized
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll steel brake pipes and particularly the brake pipe unions are corroded
  • AdvisoryAll untreated metal on the underside of this vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion
  • AdvisoryFront and rear ALL suspension bushes are perished and in very poor condition
  • AdvisoryOuter sills cannot be fully inspected for corrosion due to fitted covers

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail105,368 miles (+30)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,368 miles
    Test number
    404109784546
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear little to no suspension movement- everything is so rotten it is impossible to tell what is seized
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steel brake pipes and particularly the brake pipe unions are corroded
    • AdvisoryAll untreated metal on the underside of this vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront and rear ALL suspension bushes are perished and in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryOuter sills cannot be fully inspected for corrosion due to fitted covers

  2. Fail105,338 miles (+4,604)1 dangerous10 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,338 miles
    Test number
    287038287302
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp sensor not secured at bottom, bracket rusted rotten and not attached (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear section of sub-frame at suspension and engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot clip not secure --grease is out joint exposed (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner halo not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront and rear ALL suspension bushes perished and weathered
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever in car the grip is loose and sliding forward covering button

  3. Pass100,734 miles (-6,997)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,734 miles
    Test number
    113509826685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,731 miles (+12,094)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,731 miles
    Test number
    262683642249
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system braided flexy hose leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured stability sensor broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,637 miles
    Test number
    652229648062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,634 miles (+4,127)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,634 miles
    Test number
    932635487605
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass91,507 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,507 miles
    Test number
    385401750670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,707 miles
    Test number
    378432021495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,707 miles (+4,107)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,707 miles
    Test number
    180326327523
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

  10. Pass83,600 miles (+1,870)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,600 miles
    Test number
    365451454889
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc have some signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryAll brake hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass81,730 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,730 miles
    Test number
    589900064294
    • NoteCover sills fitted
    • NoteSlight play on o/s/f lower front ball joint

  12. Fail81,730 miles (+3,666)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,730 miles
    Test number
    715110064274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteCover sills fitted
    • NoteSlight play on o/s/f lower front ball joint

  13. Pass78,064 miles (+2,088)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,064 miles
    Test number
    816956553248
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass75,976 miles (+2,397)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,976 miles
    Test number
    858457932281
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass73,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,579 miles
    Test number
    315886351439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,579 miles (+2,711)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,579 miles
    Test number
    277718741211
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  17. Pass70,868 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,868 miles
    Test number
    970287250299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,802 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,802 miles
    Test number
    392560218370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,506 miles (+32)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    60,506 miles
    Test number
    453507277233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail60,474 miles (+4,667)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,474 miles
    Test number
    234490877226
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass55,807 miles (+5,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    55,807 miles
    Test number
    660692176238
    • 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)

  22. Pass50,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    50,583 miles
    Test number
    711991095239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T565 RNP

Does T565 RNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T565 RNP expired on 19 Feb 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T565 RNP?
The MOT on T565 RNP expired on 19 Feb 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T565 RNP done?
T565 RNP was recorded at 105,368 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2023, an average of 3,083 miles a year.
Has T565 RNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T565 RNP has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T565 RNP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T565 RNP find?
T565 RNP failed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment; offside rear little to no suspension movement- everything is so rotten it is impossible to tell what is seized; front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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