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Audi A4

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T862 ETFMOT history

T862 ETF is a grey petrol Audi A4 first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 220,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
220,753 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T862 ETF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T862 ETF was last recorded at 220,753 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,753 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,753 miles
  • 2025 – 211,329 miles
  • 2024 – 201,139 miles
  • 2023 – 192,806 miles
  • 2022 – 187,202 miles
  • 2021 – 180,149 miles
  • 2020 – 175,032 miles
  • 2019 – 171,412 miles
  • 2018 – 165,960 miles
  • 2017 – 161,874 miles
  • 2016 – 157,695 miles
  • 2015 – 153,881 miles
  • 2014 – 149,681 miles
  • 2013 – 143,865 miles
  • 2012 – 136,005 miles
  • 2011 – 130,308 miles
  • 2010 – 125,062 miles
  • 2009 – 118,314 miles
  • 2008 – 108,140 miles
  • 2007 – 100,150 miles
  • 2006 – 87,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,753 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    220,753 miles
    Test number
    510036086968
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail220,753 miles (+9,424)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,753 miles
    Test number
    238742075091
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass211,329 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    211,329 miles
    Test number
    866113181847
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp aim pattern only just met requirements lens in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corrosion to casings
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer box outer skin deteriorated

  4. Fail211,329 miles (+10,190)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,329 miles
    Test number
    561940063800
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp aim pattern only just met requirements lens in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corrosion to casings
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer box outer skin deteriorated

  5. Pass201,139 miles (+8,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    201,139 miles
    Test number
    448700539936
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding.

  6. Pass192,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    192,806 miles
    Test number
    766857708316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail192,806 miles (+5,604)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,806 miles
    Test number
    884624535083
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass187,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    187,202 miles
    Test number
    580049880855
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail187,202 miles (+7,053)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,202 miles
    Test number
    899813750963
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass180,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    180,149 miles
    Test number
    978185357801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail180,149 miles (+5,117)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,149 miles
    Test number
    702312655388
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass175,032 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    175,032 miles
    Test number
    813535294835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass171,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    171,412 miles
    Test number
    493552165389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail171,412 miles (+5,452)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,412 miles
    Test number
    903074749704
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass165,960 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    165,960 miles
    Test number
    260132939380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  16. Fail165,959 miles (+4,085)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,959 miles
    Test number
    291329741635
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  17. Pass161,874 miles (+4,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    161,874 miles
    Test number
    452838837923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass157,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    157,695 miles
    Test number
    913372505353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail157,695 miles (+3,814)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,695 miles
    Test number
    645502668684
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass153,881 miles (+4,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    153,881 miles
    Test number
    168971085104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass149,681 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    149,681 miles
    Test number
    985359584194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished

  22. Fail149,681 miles (+5,816)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,681 miles
    Test number
    366619984149
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished

  23. Pass143,865 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    143,865 miles
    Test number
    187284763123
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Fail143,862 miles (+7,857)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,862 miles
    Test number
    447813463150
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass136,005 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    136,005 miles
    Test number
    475075962197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass130,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    130,308 miles
    Test number
    247485681117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail130,308 miles (+5,246)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,308 miles
    Test number
    549705381145
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass125,062 miles (+6,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    125,062 miles
    Test number
    464528980116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  29. Pass118,314 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    118,314 miles
    Test number
    533027289188
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Fail118,301 miles (+10,161)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,301 miles
    Test number
    934127889144
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass108,140 miles (+7,990)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    108,140 miles
    Test number
    511419388125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass100,150 miles (+12,556)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    100,150 miles
    Test number
    712908587140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass87,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    87,594 miles
    Test number
    493022086145
    • 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)

Questions about T862 ETF

Does T862 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T862 ETF is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T862 ETF?
The MOT on T862 ETF is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T862 ETF done?
T862 ETF was recorded at 220,753 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 6,646 miles a year.
Has T862 ETF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T862 ETF has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T862 ETF 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 T862 ETF find?
T862 ETF passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive on engine; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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