Audi A4
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T726 ARUMOT history
T726 ARU is a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 195,136 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 195,136 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,164 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T726 ARU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T726 ARU was last recorded at 195,136 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 190,541 miles · 4 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,595 miles
- Average per year
- 8,164 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 195,136 miles
- 2025 – 190,541 miles
- 2024 – 185,394 miles
- 2023 – 179,141 miles
- 2022 – 174,097 miles
- 2021 – 169,376 miles
- 2020 – 165,683 miles
- 2019 – 159,208 miles
- 2018 – 149,241 miles
- 2017 – 138,798 miles
- 2016 – 124,182 miles
- 2015 – 113,103 miles
- 2014 – 103,633 miles
- 2013 – 95,911 miles
- 2012 – 86,660 miles
- 2011 – 76,557 miles
- 2010 – 63,792 miles
- 2009 – 52,515 miles
- 2008 – 46,256 miles
- 2007 – 39,315 miles
- 2006 – 31,485 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass195,136 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,136 miles (+4,595)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 195,136 miles
- Test number
- 655410111558
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass190,541 miles (+5,147)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 190,541 miles
- Test number
- 559080527704
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass185,394 miles (+6,253)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 185,394 miles
- Test number
- 250773114275
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,141 miles (+5,044)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 179,141 miles
- Test number
- 980675023189
- MinorNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass174,097 miles (+4,721)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 174,097 miles
- Test number
- 253709536664
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass169,376 miles (+3,693)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 169,376 miles
- Test number
- 399781153563
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,683 miles (+6,475)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 165,683 miles
- Test number
- 560961158821
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass159,208 miles (+9,967)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 159,208 miles
- Test number
- 252037506154
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass149,241 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 149,241 miles
- Test number
- 264720172173
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail149,239 miles (+10,441)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,239 miles
- Test number
- 866262719449
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,798 miles (+14,616)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 138,798 miles
- Test number
- 685360882873
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass124,182 miles (+339)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 124,182 miles
- Test number
- 249399855536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,843 miles (+10,740)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,843 miles
- Test number
- 325587402345
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,103 miles (+9,470)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 113,103 miles
- Test number
- 939276895149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass103,633 miles (+7,722)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 103,633 miles
- Test number
- 479548094185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,911 miles (+9,251)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 95,911 miles
- Test number
- 325856903209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 86,660 miles
- Test number
- 527232102280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,660 miles (+10,103)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,660 miles
- Test number
- 928482402247
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass76,557 miles (+12,765)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 76,557 miles
- Test number
- 669692801285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,792 miles (+139)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 63,792 miles
- Test number
- 111670410296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,653 miles (+11,138)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,653 miles
- Test number
- 744794400236
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass52,515 miles (+6,259)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 52,515 miles
- Test number
- 531288499102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,256 miles (+6,941)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 46,256 miles
- Test number
- 362749718438
- NoteFront & rear brake dics are very rusty.
Pass39,315 miles (+7,830)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 39,315 miles
- Test number
- 390680227441
- NoteBoth rear brake dics are very rusty
Pass31,485 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 31,485 miles
- Test number
- 741900726268
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteAir leak under bonnet †engine cover fitted †front brake discs rusty and in very poor condition †rear brake discs rusty and suspect pads are low †n/s/f tyre wall is perished †o/s/f tyre wall is perished and tyre is low on tread †
Questions about T726 ARU
- Does T726 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T726 ARU is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T726 ARU?
- The MOT on T726 ARU is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T726 ARU done?
- T726 ARU was recorded at 195,136 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 8,164 miles a year.
- Has T726 ARU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T726 ARU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2018.
- Has the mileage on T726 ARU 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 T726 ARU find?
- T726 ARU passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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