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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T846 LAUMOT history

T846 LAU is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 237,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
237,810 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T846 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T846 LAU was last recorded at 237,810 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2015: 185,368 miles, lower than 185,836 miles on 7 Apr 2015.

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
237,802 miles · 13 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 237,810 miles
  • 2021 – 231,755 miles
  • 2019 – 226,830 miles
  • 2018 – 216,241 miles
  • 2016 – 196,380 miles
  • 2015 – 185,368 miles
  • 2014 – 175,618 miles
  • 2013 – 163,733 miles
  • 2012 – 150,794 miles
  • 2011 – 139,071 miles
  • 2010 – 128,993 miles
  • 2009 – 119,533 miles
  • 2008 – 111,554 miles
  • 2007 – 103,101 miles
  • 2006 – 94,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,810 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,810 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    237,810 miles
    Test number
    341334394253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail237,802 miles (+6,047)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,802 miles
    Test number
    960840736036
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass231,755 miles (+4,925)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    231,755 miles
    Test number
    517287912756
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass226,830 miles (+228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    226,830 miles
    Test number
    468767710185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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))

  5. Fail226,602 miles (+10,361)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,602 miles
    Test number
    278441279950
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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))

  6. Pass216,241 miles (+19,861)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    216,241 miles
    Test number
    650137326081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass196,380 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    196,380 miles
    Test number
    115775083713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail196,380 miles (+11,012)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,380 miles
    Test number
    605781000940
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass185,368 miles (-468)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    185,368 miles
    Test number
    946920425135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail185,836 miles (+10,218)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,836 miles
    Test number
    839877495008
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail175,618 miles1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,618 miles
    Test number
    398101304164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R bump stop and dust cover perishing.
    • NoteO/S/R bump stop and dust cover perishing.
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass175,618 miles (+11,885)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    175,618 miles
    Test number
    887051504109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R bump stop and dust cover perishing.
    • NoteO/S/R bump stop and dust cover perishing.
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass163,733 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    163,733 miles
    Test number
    339601503178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail163,733 miles (+12,939)2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,733 miles
    Test number
    665011203174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass150,794 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    150,794 miles
    Test number
    478470882011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail150,794 miles (+11,723)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,794 miles
    Test number
    795600282003
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass139,071 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    139,071 miles
    Test number
    119384651077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail139,071 miles (+10,078)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,071 miles
    Test number
    198584451067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass128,993 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    128,993 miles
    Test number
    181840770440
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail128,993 miles (+9,460)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,993 miles
    Test number
    822860770053
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass119,533 miles (+7,979)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    119,533 miles
    Test number
    441115379081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass111,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    111,554 miles
    Test number
    821137778020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail111,553 miles (+8,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,553 miles
    Test number
    194497778053
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass103,101 miles (+8,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    103,101 miles
    Test number
    963542877078
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass94,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    94,360 miles
    Test number
    360305876082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T846 LAU

Does T846 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T846 LAU expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T846 LAU?
The MOT on T846 LAU expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T846 LAU done?
T846 LAU was recorded at 237,810 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 8,399 miles a year.
Has T846 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T846 LAU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T846 LAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T846 LAU find?
T846 LAU passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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