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Audi A4

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T961 SACMOT history

T961 SAC is a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 180,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2023
Mileage
180,847 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T961 SAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T961 SAC was last recorded at 180,847 miles on 28 Jan 2022, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,801 miles · 10 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
4,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 180,847 miles
  • 2021 – 175,035 miles
  • 2019 – 168,887 miles
  • 2018 – 164,074 miles
  • 2017 – 158,870 miles
  • 2016 – 152,660 miles
  • 2015 – 148,151 miles
  • 2013 – 148,119 miles
  • 2012 – 144,260 miles
  • 2011 – 137,457 miles
  • 2010 – 133,840 miles
  • 2009 – 129,930 miles
  • 2007 – 120,542 miles
  • 2006 – 108,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,847 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm at front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush of lower front rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass180,847 miles (+46)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    180,847 miles
    Test number
    399154414060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm at front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail180,801 miles (+5,766)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,801 miles
    Test number
    327142540996
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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))
  3. Pass175,035 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    175,035 miles
    Test number
    885023332408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush of lower front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail175,034 miles (+6,147)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,034 miles
    Test number
    925082313674
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush of lower front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass168,887 miles (+4,813)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    168,887 miles
    Test number
    857208223421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,074 miles (+5,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    164,074 miles
    Test number
    889371831455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass158,870 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    158,870 miles
    Test number
    969367934572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
  8. Fail158,829 miles (+6,169)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,829 miles
    Test number
    630791062918
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
  9. Pass152,660 miles (+4,509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    152,660 miles
    Test number
    109818952191
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Oil leak diff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  10. Pass148,151 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    148,151 miles
    Test number
    243717567251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,119 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    148,119 miles
    Test number
    617287843325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass144,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    144,260 miles
    Test number
    317186172451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail144,260 miles (+6,803)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,260 miles
    Test number
    445736362275
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side and off side rear discs corroded
    • NoteNearside and off side front discs corroded
  14. Pass137,457 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    137,457 miles
    Test number
    447038271084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail137,403 miles (+3,563)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,403 miles
    Test number
    306213571020
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront and rear discs wearing inner side
  16. Pass133,840 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    133,840 miles
    Test number
    700920460091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    129,930 miles
    Test number
    172136269074
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  18. Fail129,930 miles (+9,388)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,930 miles
    Test number
    624175169012
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  19. Pass120,542 miles (+12,517)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    120,542 miles
    Test number
    560153647106
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
  20. Pass108,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    108,025 miles
    Test number
    213625046483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T961 SAC

Does T961 SAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T961 SAC expired on 27 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T961 SAC?
The MOT on T961 SAC expired on 27 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T961 SAC done?
T961 SAC was recorded at 180,847 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2022, an average of 4,644 miles a year.
Has T961 SAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T961 SAC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T961 SAC 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 T961 SAC find?
T961 SAC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2022 with 9 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s and n/s; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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