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Audi A4

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,718 cc

T97 RPMMOT history

T97 RPM is a red petrol Audi A4 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 160,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
160,827 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 RPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,718 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 RPM was last recorded at 160,827 miles on 24 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2026: 160,827 miles, lower than 160,867 miles on 23 Jun 2026.

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
160,867 miles · 23 Jun 2026
Average per year
5,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,827 miles
  • 2025 – 152,216 miles
  • 2024 – 144,557 miles
  • 2023 – 139,709 miles
  • 2022 – 136,467 miles
  • 2021 – 132,474 miles
  • 2020 – 129,177 miles
  • 2019 – 127,309 miles
  • 2018 – 123,289 miles
  • 2017 – 117,154 miles
  • 2016 – 112,358 miles
  • 2015 – 107,524 miles
  • 2014 – 101,125 miles
  • 2013 – 95,661 miles
  • 2012 – 91,735 miles
  • 2011 – 86,319 miles
  • 2010 – 79,638 miles
  • 2009 – 70,349 miles
  • 2008 – 59,047 miles
  • 2007 – 47,981 miles
  • 2006 – 42,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,827 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front both edges low (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,827 miles (-40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    160,827 miles
    Test number
    372809628119
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front both edges low (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail160,867 miles (+8,651)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,867 miles
    Test number
    381755450390
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front both edges low (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass152,216 miles (+7,659)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,216 miles
    Test number
    217468261047
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (front most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,557 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,557 miles
    Test number
    184642539493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail144,557 miles (+4,848)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,557 miles
    Test number
    653138625399
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,709 miles (+3,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,709 miles
    Test number
    119892930262
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass136,467 miles (+3,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    136,467 miles
    Test number
    867080110643
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,474 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,474 miles
    Test number
    101926778746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail132,474 miles (+3,297)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,474 miles
    Test number
    195114678493
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass129,177 miles (+1,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    129,177 miles
    Test number
    949004885094
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass127,309 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    127,309 miles
    Test number
    718799073508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,289 miles (+6,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,289 miles
    Test number
    640169180731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass117,154 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,154 miles
    Test number
    405263441744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,358 miles
    Test number
    571860231821
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail112,358 miles (+4,834)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,358 miles
    Test number
    529845504705
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail107,524 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,524 miles
    Test number
    617915585120
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass107,524 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,524 miles
    Test number
    726565585113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,125 miles (+5,464)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,125 miles
    Test number
    159795474115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,661 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,661 miles
    Test number
    218168373184
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  20. Fail95,661 miles (+3,926)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,661 miles
    Test number
    999188773108
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  21. Pass91,735 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,735 miles
    Test number
    209574182187
    • NoteBoth front suspension anti-roll-bar outer link bushes perishing
    • NoteRear inner brake pads wearing low

  22. Fail91,731 miles (+5,412)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,731 miles
    Test number
    685054582137
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front suspension anti-roll-bar outer link bushes perishing
    • NoteRear inner brake pads wearing low

  23. Pass86,319 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,319 miles
    Test number
    659535981100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low

  24. Fail86,319 miles (+6,681)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,319 miles
    Test number
    829265281133
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass79,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,638 miles
    Test number
    902870680189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,638 miles (+9,289)1 failure1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,638 miles
    Test number
    261296870418
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre tread
    • NoteOffside front outer brake pad wearing low
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder of tread

  27. Pass70,349 miles (+11,302)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,349 miles
    Test number
    450674189165
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in inner shoulder of offside rear tyre tread 205/55 VR 16

  28. Pass59,047 miles (+11,066)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,047 miles
    Test number
    390725088123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,981 miles
    Test number
    232345887013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,981 miles (+5,586)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,981 miles
    Test number
    623413787089
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass42,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,395 miles
    Test number
    871890276099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T97 RPM

Does T97 RPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 RPM is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T97 RPM?
The MOT on T97 RPM is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T97 RPM done?
T97 RPM was recorded at 160,827 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 5,838 miles a year.
Has T97 RPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 RPM has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T97 RPM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T97 RPM find?
T97 RPM passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside front upper arms; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front both edges low.

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