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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,771 cc

T826 DFCMOT history

T826 DFC is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2025
Mileage
108,402 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T826 DFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2025
Latest MOT test
3 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T826 DFC was last recorded at 108,402 miles on 3 May 2024, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,127 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
275 miles
Average per year
2,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,402 miles
  • 2023 – 106,325 miles
  • 2022 – 105,789 miles
  • 2020 – 105,347 miles
  • 2019 – 104,515 miles
  • 2018 – 103,262 miles
  • 2017 – 100,677 miles
  • 2016 – 97,809 miles
  • 2015 – 93,735 miles
  • 2014 – 89,651 miles
  • 2013 – 85,719 miles
  • 2012 – 83,046 miles
  • 2011 – 82,009 miles
  • 2010 – 75,839 miles
  • 2009 – 72,585 miles
  • 2008 – 70,112 miles
  • 2007 – 65,974 miles
  • 2005 – 56,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,402 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,402 miles (+275)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,402 miles
    Test number
    242419223513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,127 miles (+1,802)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,127 miles
    Test number
    588948887836
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,325 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    106,325 miles
    Test number
    603674353429
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail106,324 miles (+535)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,324 miles
    Test number
    424645535916
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass105,789 miles (+442)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    105,789 miles
    Test number
    735008659771
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass105,347 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,347 miles
    Test number
    235391514621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame in rusty condition

  7. Fail105,345 miles (+830)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,345 miles
    Test number
    156602257620
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame in rusty condition

  8. Pass104,515 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,515 miles
    Test number
    979985884676
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail104,487 miles (+1,225)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,487 miles
    Test number
    732454080856
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,262 miles (+2,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,262 miles
    Test number
    255034351338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,677 miles (+2,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,677 miles
    Test number
    790333540068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass97,809 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,809 miles
    Test number
    102724193135
    • AdvisorySqueak from osf suspension

  13. Fail97,782 miles (+4,047)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,782 miles
    Test number
    265471032251
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass93,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,735 miles
    Test number
    221701001145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,735 miles (+4,084)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,735 miles
    Test number
    158974274153
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass89,651 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,651 miles
    Test number
    757590114379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail89,651 miles (+3,932)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,651 miles
    Test number
    206689204317
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass85,719 miles (+2,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,719 miles
    Test number
    815868513382
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass83,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    83,046 miles
    Test number
    248252542376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,044 miles (+1,035)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,044 miles
    Test number
    335762142377
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass82,009 miles (+6,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    82,009 miles
    Test number
    626153851328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass75,839 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,839 miles
    Test number
    391494510116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,585 miles (+2,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    72,585 miles
    Test number
    892437009150
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)

  24. Pass70,112 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,112 miles
    Test number
    383055798060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,108 miles (+4,134)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,108 miles
    Test number
    952534898009
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  26. Pass65,974 miles (+9,170)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    65,974 miles
    Test number
    792592997038
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing out faster on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and low on tread

  27. Pass56,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    56,804 miles
    Test number
    752133865392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T826 DFC

Does T826 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T826 DFC expired on 2 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T826 DFC?
The MOT on T826 DFC expired on 2 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T826 DFC done?
T826 DFC was recorded at 108,402 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2024, an average of 2,813 miles a year.
Has T826 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T826 DFC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T826 DFC 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 T826 DFC find?
T826 DFC passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2024 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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