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Audi A4

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T730 ARUMOT history

T730 ARU is a silver petrol Audi A4 first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 211,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
211,359 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T730 ARU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T730 ARU was last recorded at 211,359 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 7,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2017: 17,996 miles, lower than 172,952 miles on 27 Sept 2016.

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
203,640 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,719 miles
Average per year
5,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,359 miles
  • 2024 – 203,640 miles
  • 2023 – 196,778 miles
  • 2022 – 190,045 miles
  • 2021 – 185,746 miles
  • 2020 – 185,429 miles
  • 2019 – 183,848 miles
  • 2018 – 182,484 miles
  • 2017 – 17,996 miles
  • 2016 – 172,952 miles
  • 2015 – 167,713 miles
  • 2014 – 161,975 miles
  • 2013 – 155,034 miles
  • 2012 – 148,123 miles
  • 2011 – 144,697 miles
  • 2010 – 137,487 miles
  • 2009 – 130,796 miles
  • 2008 – 122,064 miles
  • 2007 – 111,200 miles
  • 2006 – 96,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,359 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,359 miles (+7,719)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    211,359 miles
    Test number
    355880323186
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass203,640 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    203,640 miles
    Test number
    911228597422
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail203,640 miles (+6,862)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,640 miles
    Test number
    618146389705
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass196,778 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    196,778 miles
    Test number
    675461688896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail196,778 miles (+6,733)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,778 miles
    Test number
    360952383302
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper lever arm (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust gaiter deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass190,045 miles (+4,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    190,045 miles
    Test number
    676213981483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass185,746 miles (+317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    185,746 miles
    Test number
    268625022953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass185,429 miles (+1)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    185,429 miles
    Test number
    265204295500
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner inner cv boot just starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail185,428 miles (+1,580)6 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,428 miles
    Test number
    937186526243
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner inner cv boot just starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass183,848 miles (+1,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    183,848 miles
    Test number
    628447022241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass182,484 miles (+164,488)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    182,484 miles
    Test number
    183691866435
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass17,996 miles (-154,956)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    17,996 miles
    Test number
    494382184733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass172,952 miles (+5,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    172,952 miles
    Test number
    300674757281
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted obscuring sills

  14. Pass167,713 miles (+5,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    167,713 miles
    Test number
    945925768618
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass161,975 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    161,975 miles
    Test number
    398335874280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail161,975 miles (+6,941)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,975 miles
    Test number
    666453974246
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass155,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    155,034 miles
    Test number
    199061633200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail154,986 miles (+6,863)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,986 miles
    Test number
    327381533230
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass148,123 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    148,123 miles
    Test number
    379874922236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass144,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    144,697 miles
    Test number
    457714221243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail144,697 miles (+7,210)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,697 miles
    Test number
    219023121203
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  22. Pass137,487 miles (+6,691)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    137,487 miles
    Test number
    410375230234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  23. Pass130,796 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    130,796 miles
    Test number
    484969469140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail130,794 miles (+8,730)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,794 miles
    Test number
    722648069116
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  25. Pass122,064 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    122,064 miles
    Test number
    280574658427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail122,059 miles (+10,859)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,059 miles
    Test number
    574231358105
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass111,200 miles (+15,165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    111,200 miles
    Test number
    550443557178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  28. Pass96,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    96,035 miles
    Test number
    121940956100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T730 ARU

Does T730 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T730 ARU is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T730 ARU?
The MOT on T730 ARU is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T730 ARU done?
T730 ARU was recorded at 211,359 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,932 miles a year.
Has T730 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T730 ARU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T730 ARU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T730 ARU find?
T730 ARU passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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