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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T850 VDVMOT history

T850 VDV is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 184,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
184,074 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T850 VDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T850 VDV was last recorded at 184,074 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,074 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,074 miles
  • 2025 – 174,361 miles
  • 2024 – 160,373 miles
  • 2023 – 155,440 miles
  • 2022 – 153,893 miles
  • 2021 – 152,898 miles
  • 2020 – 152,878 miles
  • 2019 – 152,750 miles
  • 2018 – 152,554 miles
  • 2017 – 151,772 miles
  • 2016 – 150,736 miles
  • 2015 – 149,033 miles
  • 2014 – 145,433 miles
  • 2013 – 142,281 miles
  • 2012 – 136,778 miles
  • 2011 – 126,109 miles
  • 2010 – 118,264 miles
  • 2009 – 111,825 miles
  • 2008 – 102,849 miles
  • 2007 – 90,151 miles
  • 2006 – 80,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,074 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass184,074 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    184,074 miles
    Test number
    556457214072
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail184,074 miles (+9,713)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,074 miles
    Test number
    621032814942
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass174,361 miles (+13,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    174,361 miles
    Test number
    706126270773
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water leak front of vehicle engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass160,373 miles (+4,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    160,373 miles
    Test number
    965696957990
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

  5. Pass155,440 miles (+1,547)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    155,440 miles
    Test number
    320433507210
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

  6. Pass153,893 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    153,893 miles
    Test number
    496747565166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail153,891 miles (+993)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,891 miles
    Test number
    718602505561
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass152,898 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    152,898 miles
    Test number
    508462339059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass152,878 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    152,878 miles
    Test number
    644060957885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,750 miles (+196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    152,750 miles
    Test number
    537878427629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass152,554 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    152,554 miles
    Test number
    830372477546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass151,772 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    151,772 miles
    Test number
    853300900183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,736 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    150,736 miles
    Test number
    602291430515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass149,033 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    149,033 miles
    Test number
    988323885084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass145,433 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    145,433 miles
    Test number
    879595884036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass142,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    142,281 miles
    Test number
    388255283082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail142,281 miles (+5,503)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,281 miles
    Test number
    198884083498
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass136,778 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    136,778 miles
    Test number
    525811782085
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded and lipped
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWipers smearing

  19. Fail136,778 miles (+10,669)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,778 miles
    Test number
    928989672095
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded and lipped
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWipers smearing

  20. Fail126,109 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,109 miles
    Test number
    276584081096
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass126,109 miles (+7,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    126,109 miles
    Test number
    379544781093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass118,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    118,264 miles
    Test number
    231542380008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail118,264 miles (+6,439)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,264 miles
    Test number
    870722980043
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  24. Pass111,825 miles (+8,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    111,825 miles
    Test number
    562685289003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass102,849 miles (+12,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    102,849 miles
    Test number
    713587088074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass90,151 miles (+9,334)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    90,151 miles
    Test number
    501917387085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBellows on both rear dampers deteriorated

  27. Pass80,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    80,817 miles
    Test number
    970709686075
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T850 VDV

Does T850 VDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T850 VDV is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T850 VDV?
The MOT on T850 VDV is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T850 VDV done?
T850 VDV was recorded at 184,074 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 5,058 miles a year.
Has T850 VDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T850 VDV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T850 VDV 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 T850 VDV find?
T850 VDV passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; central rear oil leak, but not excessive engine; central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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