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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,393 cc

T842 LAUMOT history

T842 LAU is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2023
Mileage
168,964 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T842 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T842 LAU was last recorded at 168,964 miles on 9 Mar 2022, 11,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,786 miles · 12 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
11,178 miles
Average per year
5,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 168,964 miles
  • 2021 – 157,786 miles
  • 2020 – 146,937 miles
  • 2019 – 146,213 miles
  • 2018 – 145,021 miles
  • 2017 – 142,237 miles
  • 2016 – 139,255 miles
  • 2015 – 136,761 miles
  • 2014 – 133,559 miles
  • 2013 – 128,925 miles
  • 2012 – 123,456 miles
  • 2011 – 119,847 miles
  • 2010 – 114,095 miles
  • 2009 – 106,161 miles
  • 2008 – 99,105 miles
  • 2007 – 92,360 miles
  • 2006 – 81,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,964 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear axle slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,964 miles (+11,178)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    168,964 miles
    Test number
    799213249981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass157,786 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,786 miles
    Test number
    588990333321
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail157,786 miles (+10,849)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,786 miles
    Test number
    278512138399
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass146,937 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,937 miles
    Test number
    412598230437
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  5. Fail146,935 miles (+722)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,935 miles
    Test number
    829455927740
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  6. Pass146,213 miles (+1,192)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    146,213 miles
    Test number
    612516160372
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,021 miles (+2,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    145,021 miles
    Test number
    707434070439
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriated

  8. Pass142,237 miles (+2,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    142,237 miles
    Test number
    976941486532
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass139,255 miles (+2,494)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    139,255 miles
    Test number
    450920136752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass136,761 miles (+3,202)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    136,761 miles
    Test number
    575149725054
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in steering/suspension components

  11. Pass133,559 miles (+4,634)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    133,559 miles
    Test number
    157399724005
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering/suspension components

  12. Pass128,925 miles (+5,469)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    128,925 miles
    Test number
    478083423027
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on dash
    • NoteFront number plate damaged slightly
    • NoteSlight play in all front lower ball joints

  13. Pass123,456 miles (+3,609)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    123,456 miles
    Test number
    809457142048
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f coil spring deteriated

  14. Pass119,847 miles (+5,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    119,847 miles
    Test number
    466045521043
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  15. Pass114,095 miles (+7,934)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    114,095 miles
    Test number
    581023040056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  16. Pass106,161 miles (+7,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    106,161 miles
    Test number
    641610859071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass99,105 miles (+6,745)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    99,105 miles
    Test number
    111419228070
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating

  18. Pass92,360 miles (+11,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    92,360 miles
    Test number
    814797337045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass81,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    81,200 miles
    Test number
    331970646063
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T842 LAU

Does T842 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T842 LAU expired on 11 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T842 LAU?
The MOT on T842 LAU expired on 11 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T842 LAU done?
T842 LAU was recorded at 168,964 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2022, an average of 5,459 miles a year.
Has T842 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T842 LAU has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T842 LAU 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 T842 LAU find?
T842 LAU passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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