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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T881 OAYMOT history

T881 OAY is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2022
Mileage
132,800 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T881 OAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T881 OAY was last recorded at 132,800 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 1,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,821 miles · 4 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,979 miles
Average per year
2,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,800 miles
  • 2021 – 130,821 miles
  • 2020 – 129,415 miles
  • 2019 – 126,742 miles
  • 2018 – 124,138 miles
  • 2017 – 120,698 miles
  • 2016 – 117,517 miles
  • 2015 – 114,637 miles
  • 2014 – 113,269 miles
  • 2013 – 111,691 miles
  • 2012 – 110,242 miles
  • 2011 – 107,969 miles
  • 2010 – 105,692 miles
  • 2009 – 104,036 miles
  • 2008 – 102,084 miles
  • 2007 – 99,098 miles
  • 2006 – 94,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,800 miles
  • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front oil cooler pipes at radiator corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,800 miles (+1,979)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,800 miles
    Test number
    228108776443
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass130,821 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,821 miles
    Test number
    221773367622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail130,821 miles (+1,406)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,821 miles
    Test number
    231997979176
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,415 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,415 miles
    Test number
    825171252027
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear, offside rear,nearside front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront oil cooler pipes at radiator corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged.

  5. Fail129,410 miles (+2,668)6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,410 miles
    Test number
    296173860899
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer joint of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer joint of front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront oil cooler pipes at radiator corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged.

  6. Pass126,742 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,742 miles
    Test number
    607032877765
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  7. Fail126,727 miles (+2,589)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,727 miles
    Test number
    511932483617
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  8. Pass124,138 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,138 miles
    Test number
    304513641500
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail124,124 miles (+3,426)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,124 miles
    Test number
    621375319579
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass120,698 miles (+3,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,698 miles
    Test number
    470394585481
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension rubbers starting to debond

  11. Pass117,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,517 miles
    Test number
    454808499588
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded and various bushes starting to deteriorate

  12. Fail117,517 miles (+2,880)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,517 miles
    Test number
    310343027890
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded and various bushes starting to deteriorate

  13. Fail114,637 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,637 miles
    Test number
    756342015100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAll front suspension bushes deteriorated slightly
    • NoteVarious suspension components corroded

  14. Pass114,637 miles (+1,368)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,637 miles
    Test number
    915232115137
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAll front suspension bushes deteriorated slightly
    • NoteVarious suspension components corroded

  15. Pass113,269 miles (+1,578)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    113,269 miles
    Test number
    775884914148
    • NoteChassis has slight corrosion
    • NoteOffside rear brake has slight bind

  16. Pass111,691 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    111,691 miles
    Test number
    988713913135
    • NoteAll four tyre walls cracking
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing at inner edge
    • NoteVarious suspension components corroded

  17. Fail111,691 miles (+1,449)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,691 miles
    Test number
    485613613142
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAll four tyre walls cracking
    • NoteBoth front brake discs pitted and corroded at inner edge
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing at inner edge
    • NoteVarious suspension bushes starting to crack and debond
    • NoteVarious suspension components corroded

  18. Pass110,242 miles (+2,273)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    110,242 miles
    Test number
    297977312487
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteInner surface of front brake discs corroded and braking area reduced
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass107,969 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,969 miles
    Test number
    105281811140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs inner edge
    • NoteFront exhaust down pipe has been repaired using exhaust paste

  20. Fail107,969 miles (+2,277)9 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,969 miles
    Test number
    925511511183
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs inner edge

  21. Pass105,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    105,692 miles
    Test number
    340318410190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail105,692 miles (+1,656)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,692 miles
    Test number
    470018310130
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass104,036 miles (+1,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    104,036 miles
    Test number
    272680529142
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass102,084 miles (+2,986)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    102,084 miles
    Test number
    690745718157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass99,098 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    99,098 miles
    Test number
    544455117132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail99,096 miles (+5,007)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,096 miles
    Test number
    423684817100
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass94,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    94,089 miles
    Test number
    263764716127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T881 OAY

Does T881 OAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T881 OAY expired on 9 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T881 OAY?
The MOT on T881 OAY expired on 9 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T881 OAY done?
T881 OAY was recorded at 132,800 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 2,344 miles a year.
Has T881 OAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T881 OAY has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T881 OAY 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 T881 OAY find?
T881 OAY failed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: all direction indicators not working; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush; nearside rear wheel bearing has excessive play, and 4 more.

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