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Audi A4

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T579 RPTMOT history

T579 RPT is a green diesel Audi A4 first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 302,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
302,843 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T579 RPT
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
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T579 RPT was last recorded at 302,843 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 16,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2008: 88,443 miles, lower than 159,290 miles on 31 Aug 2007.

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
286,538 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
16,305 miles
Average per year
8,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 302,843 miles
  • 2025 – 286,538 miles
  • 2022 – 269,193 miles
  • 2021 – 251,867 miles
  • 2020 – 236,492 miles
  • 2019 – 222,584 miles
  • 2018 – 205,669 miles
  • 2017 – 184,994 miles
  • 2016 – 161,839 miles
  • 2015 – 136,324 miles
  • 2014 – 130,579 miles
  • 2013 – 122,277 miles
  • 2012 – 117,223 miles
  • 2011 – 111,323 miles
  • 2010 – 104,761 miles
  • 2009 – 96,646 miles
  • 2008 – 88,443 miles
  • 2007 – 159,290 miles
  • 2006 – 141,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass302,843 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corrosion.
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s & O/s - axel hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass302,843 miles (+16,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    302,843 miles
    Test number
    251187476311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s & O/s - axel hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass286,538 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    286,538 miles
    Test number
    683895161654
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips & O/s Crack. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail286,538 miles (+17,345)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,538 miles
    Test number
    327522354771
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam N/s & O/s - Suspect switch fault. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips & O/s Crack. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass269,193 miles (+17,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    269,193 miles
    Test number
    684108936722
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass251,867 miles (+15,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    251,867 miles
    Test number
    232758733303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass236,492 miles (+13,908)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    236,492 miles
    Test number
    718520476039
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass222,584 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    222,584 miles
    Test number
    389386242256
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail222,584 miles (+16,915)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,584 miles
    Test number
    571313429328
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass205,669 miles (+20,675)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    205,669 miles
    Test number
    547418091623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass184,994 miles (+259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    184,994 miles
    Test number
    519941576423
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail184,735 miles (+22,896)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,735 miles
    Test number
    131347977523
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass161,839 miles (+25,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    161,839 miles
    Test number
    614569819595
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass136,324 miles (+5,745)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,324 miles
    Test number
    908026005228
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass130,579 miles (+8,302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    130,579 miles
    Test number
    416076224105
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass122,277 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    122,277 miles
    Test number
    447033993073
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail122,277 miles (+5,054)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,277 miles
    Test number
    796843593008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass117,223 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    117,223 miles
    Test number
    887537412111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail116,998 miles (+5,675)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,998 miles
    Test number
    225174402146
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass111,323 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    111,323 miles
    Test number
    849797391096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  20. Fail111,318 miles (+6,557)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,318 miles
    Test number
    605947691009
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  21. Pass104,761 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,761 miles
    Test number
    461909690095
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Fail104,753 miles (+8,107)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,753 miles
    Test number
    702189590058
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass96,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,646 miles
    Test number
    610887009182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail96,641 miles (+8,198)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,641 miles
    Test number
    282737409413
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass88,443 miles (-70,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,443 miles
    Test number
    103283918115
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass159,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    159,290 miles
    Test number
    993303747241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail159,290 miles (+17,451)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,290 miles
    Test number
    262253647230
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass141,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    141,839 miles
    Test number
    142656536224
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T579 RPT

Does T579 RPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T579 RPT is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T579 RPT?
The MOT on T579 RPT is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T579 RPT done?
T579 RPT was recorded at 302,843 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 8,103 miles a year.
Has T579 RPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T579 RPT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T579 RPT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T579 RPT find?
T579 RPT passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wing corrosion.; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s - axel hoses..

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