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Audi A4

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T985 JKHMOT history

T985 JKH is a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 243,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
243,915 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 JKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T985 JKH was last recorded at 243,915 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 3,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,101 miles · 21 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,814 miles
Average per year
7,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,915 miles
  • 2025 – 240,101 miles
  • 2024 – 236,238 miles
  • 2023 – 233,609 miles
  • 2022 – 223,475 miles
  • 2021 – 208,301 miles
  • 2020 – 187,883 miles
  • 2019 – 160,893 miles
  • 2018 – 147,195 miles
  • 2017 – 130,522 miles
  • 2015 – 119,793 miles
  • 2014 – 117,548 miles
  • 2013 – 115,496 miles
  • 2012 – 113,465 miles
  • 2011 – 111,155 miles
  • 2010 – 108,410 miles
  • 2009 – 106,275 miles
  • 2008 – 103,488 miles
  • 2007 – 100,815 miles
  • 2006 – 97,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,915 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Cat missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,915 miles (+3,814)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    243,915 miles
    Test number
    821149522338
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass240,101 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    240,101 miles
    Test number
    286205039623
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail240,101 miles (+3,863)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,101 miles
    Test number
    493188299014
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass236,238 miles (+2,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    236,238 miles
    Test number
    806054518153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass233,609 miles (+10,134)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    233,609 miles
    Test number
    532984219764
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass223,475 miles (+15,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    223,475 miles
    Test number
    249382026749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass208,301 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    208,301 miles
    Test number
    467627735791
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCat missing
  8. Fail208,292 miles (+20,409)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,292 miles
    Test number
    795450857527
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCat missing
  9. Pass187,883 miles (+26,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    187,883 miles
    Test number
    526083374240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass160,893 miles (+13,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,893 miles
    Test number
    567245949591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass147,195 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,195 miles
    Test number
    635967643050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,140 miles (+16,618)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,140 miles
    Test number
    327028532419
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass130,522 miles (+10,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,522 miles
    Test number
    898749678556
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass119,793 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,793 miles
    Test number
    535990595145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,548 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    117,548 miles
    Test number
    255900094118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,496 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    115,496 miles
    Test number
    216959293402
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking but not exposeing cords
  17. Fail115,496 miles (+2,031)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,496 miles
    Test number
    787609293128
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking but not exposeing cords
  18. Pass113,465 miles (+2,310)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    113,465 miles
    Test number
    276868402207
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer tread cracking but not exposeing cords
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer tread cracking but not exposing cords
  19. Pass111,155 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    111,155 miles
    Test number
    928066601208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,410 miles (+2,135)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    108,410 miles
    Test number
    741547690115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack
  21. Pass106,275 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    106,275 miles
    Test number
    614062419258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,488 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    103,488 miles
    Test number
    601658258186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,815 miles (+2,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    100,815 miles
    Test number
    603148057101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass97,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    97,973 miles
    Test number
    452052856106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T985 JKH

Does T985 JKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T985 JKH is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T985 JKH?
The MOT on T985 JKH is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T985 JKH done?
T985 JKH was recorded at 243,915 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 7,269 miles a year.
Has T985 JKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 JKH has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T985 JKH 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 T985 JKH find?
T985 JKH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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