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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T975 AFCMOT history

T975 AFC is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 307,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2023
Mileage
307,714 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T975 AFC
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T975 AFC was last recorded at 307,714 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 21,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
285,780 miles · 21 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
21,934 miles
Average per year
11,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 307,714 miles
  • 2022 – 285,780 miles
  • 2020 – 270,777 miles
  • 2019 – 250,633 miles
  • 2018 – 235,295 miles
  • 2017 – 223,600 miles
  • 2016 – 207,422 miles
  • 2015 – 193,501 miles
  • 2014 – 177,557 miles
  • 2013 – 165,581 miles
  • 2012 – 161,322 miles
  • 2011 – 156,105 miles
  • 2010 – 151,921 miles
  • 2009 – 144,379 miles
  • 2008 – 135,981 miles
  • 2007 – 127,660 miles
  • 2006 – 116,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail307,714 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
  • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded off however tank not insecure

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • O/s mirror poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail307,714 miles (+21,934)2 dangerous21 major6 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    307,714 miles
    Test number
    452886463062
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded off however tank not insecure

  2. Pass285,780 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    285,780 miles
    Test number
    885795695635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail285,743 miles (+14,966)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,743 miles
    Test number
    614760656362
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass270,777 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    270,777 miles
    Test number
    580700611448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail270,776 miles (+20,143)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,776 miles
    Test number
    392398790226
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass250,633 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    250,633 miles
    Test number
    858624582527
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror poor

  7. Fail250,633 miles (+15,338)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,633 miles
    Test number
    581248003454
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror poor

  8. Pass235,295 miles (+10)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    235,295 miles
    Test number
    557368441863
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail235,285 miles (+11,685)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,285 miles
    Test number
    365155461099
    • MajorOffside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass223,600 miles (+16,178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    223,600 miles
    Test number
    989498560446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass207,422 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    207,422 miles
    Test number
    563013953489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail207,421 miles (+13,920)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,421 miles
    Test number
    282057371067
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint back arm of the 2 (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass193,501 miles (+15,944)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    193,501 miles
    Test number
    965381575045
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs inner faces corroded
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc outer face corroded

  14. Fail177,557 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,557 miles
    Test number
    356891854027
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  15. Pass177,557 miles (+11,976)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    177,557 miles
    Test number
    517841754028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass165,581 miles (+4,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    165,581 miles
    Test number
    209807053017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass161,322 miles (+35)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    161,322 miles
    Test number
    345177642038
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 2.0 mm

  18. Fail161,287 miles (+5,182)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,287 miles
    Test number
    739942842033
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 2.0 mm

  19. Pass156,105 miles (+4,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    156,105 miles
    Test number
    186335031060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass151,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    151,921 miles
    Test number
    580397320056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail151,921 miles (+7,542)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,921 miles
    Test number
    821697620078
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  22. Pass144,379 miles (+8,398)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    144,379 miles
    Test number
    640907759010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing out on inside edge

  23. Pass135,981 miles (+8,321)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    135,981 miles
    Test number
    764197718002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass127,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    127,660 miles
    Test number
    930536717043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail127,660 miles (+11,183)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,660 miles
    Test number
    223346117054
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Pass116,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    116,477 miles
    Test number
    234930426054
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about T975 AFC

Does T975 AFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T975 AFC expired on 20 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T975 AFC?
The MOT on T975 AFC expired on 20 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T975 AFC done?
T975 AFC was recorded at 307,714 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 11,253 miles a year.
Has T975 AFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T975 AFC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T975 AFC 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 T975 AFC find?
T975 AFC failed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 21 major defects, 6 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 32 more.

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