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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T974 HRFMOT history

T974 HRF is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 196,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2024
Mileage
196,290 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T974 HRF
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
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T974 HRF was last recorded at 196,290 miles on 14 Jul 2023, 7,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2012: 87,256 miles, lower than 160,839 miles on 23 May 2011.

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
189,261 miles · 16 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
7,029 miles
Average per year
6,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 196,290 miles
  • 2022 – 189,261 miles
  • 2021 – 181,054 miles
  • 2020 – 172,021 miles
  • 2018 – 156,598 miles
  • 2017 – 145,307 miles
  • 2016 – 131,738 miles
  • 2015 – 119,478 miles
  • 2014 – 108,307 miles
  • 2013 – 96,803 miles
  • 2012 – 87,256 miles
  • 2011 – 160,839 miles
  • 2010 – 147,123 miles
  • 2009 – 134,489 miles
  • 2008 – 117,924 miles
  • 2007 – 105,012 miles
  • 2006 – 86,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,290 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass196,290 miles (+7,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    196,290 miles
    Test number
    950368428441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass189,261 miles (+8,207)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    189,261 miles
    Test number
    650088316061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass181,054 miles (+9,033)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    181,054 miles
    Test number
    601535165873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass172,021 miles (+15,423)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    172,021 miles
    Test number
    136806062448
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass156,598 miles (+11,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    156,598 miles
    Test number
    356828665069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass145,307 miles (+13,569)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,307 miles
    Test number
    906929921360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,738 miles (+12,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    131,738 miles
    Test number
    696994820953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass119,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,478 miles
    Test number
    217858505281
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Fail119,478 miles (+11,171)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,478 miles
    Test number
    498468905238
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass108,307 miles (+11,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,307 miles
    Test number
    589083614282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass96,803 miles (+9,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,803 miles
    Test number
    406627603211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass87,256 miles (-73,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,256 miles
    Test number
    535410232128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass160,839 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    160,839 miles
    Test number
    157553741169
    • NoteRear discs corroded/worn

  14. Fail160,839 miles (+13,716)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,839 miles
    Test number
    407559331131
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear discs corroded/worn

  15. Pass147,123 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    147,123 miles
    Test number
    914417430115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing lumpy

  16. Fail147,123 miles (+12,634)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,123 miles
    Test number
    762407430137
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing lumpy

  17. Pass134,489 miles (+416)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    134,489 miles
    Test number
    851811749183
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail134,073 miles (+16,149)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,073 miles
    Test number
    703238139192
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass117,924 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    117,924 miles
    Test number
    402760938175
    • NoteAir bag light on dash

  20. Fail117,924 miles (+12,912)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,924 miles
    Test number
    682758528164
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag light on dash

  21. Pass105,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    105,012 miles
    Test number
    790782147188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,012 miles (+18,029)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,012 miles
    Test number
    223018737478
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass86,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    86,983 miles
    Test number
    432456036113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail86,983 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,983 miles
    Test number
    631446036139
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T974 HRF

Does T974 HRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T974 HRF expired on 15 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T974 HRF?
The MOT on T974 HRF expired on 15 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T974 HRF done?
T974 HRF was recorded at 196,290 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2023, an average of 6,370 miles a year.
Has T974 HRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T974 HRF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on T974 HRF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T974 HRF find?
T974 HRF passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm.

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