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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

T998 NRDMOT history

T998 NRD is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 248,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2023
Mileage
248,660 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T998 NRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T998 NRD was last recorded at 248,660 miles on 14 Mar 2022, 3,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2010: 66,109 miles, lower than 129,176 miles on 23 Feb 2009.

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
244,944 miles · 15 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,716 miles
Average per year
8,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 248,660 miles
  • 2021 – 244,944 miles
  • 2020 – 243,444 miles
  • 2019 – 239,708 miles
  • 2018 – 233,704 miles
  • 2017 – 220,659 miles
  • 2016 – 206,402 miles
  • 2015 – 193,467 miles
  • 2014 – 178,239 miles
  • 2013 – 165,115 miles
  • 2012 – 158,637 miles
  • 2011 – 151,368 miles
  • 2010 – 66,109 miles
  • 2009 – 129,176 miles
  • 2008 – 121,493 miles
  • 2007 – 111,889 miles
  • 2006 – 104,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,660 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    248,660 miles
    Test number
    757680998999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail248,660 miles (+3,716)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,660 miles
    Test number
    926293993446
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass244,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    244,944 miles
    Test number
    570095753562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail244,944 miles (+1,500)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,944 miles
    Test number
    141920923458
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass243,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    243,444 miles
    Test number
    925213271392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail243,443 miles (+3,735)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,443 miles
    Test number
    454004400401
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass239,708 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    239,708 miles
    Test number
    123072203848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass233,704 miles (+13,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    233,704 miles
    Test number
    468669549472
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass220,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    220,659 miles
    Test number
    362168812973
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker soft

  10. Fail220,659 miles (+14,257)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,659 miles
    Test number
    634811585689
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker soft

  11. Pass206,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    206,402 miles
    Test number
    630514725492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail206,402 miles (+12,935)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,402 miles
    Test number
    545567675059
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass193,467 miles (+15,228)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    193,467 miles
    Test number
    149452755413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass178,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    178,239 miles
    Test number
    318950664059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail178,239 miles (+13,124)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,239 miles
    Test number
    888600864066
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass165,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    165,115 miles
    Test number
    318964653094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail165,115 miles (+6,478)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,115 miles
    Test number
    155714253429
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass158,637 miles (+7,269)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    158,637 miles
    Test number
    529441652084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass151,368 miles (+85,259)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    151,368 miles
    Test number
    297490651072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,109 miles (-63,067)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,109 miles
    Test number
    203178750094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass129,176 miles (+7,683)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    129,176 miles
    Test number
    230664959033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass121,493 miles (+70)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    121,493 miles
    Test number
    654259178018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail121,423 miles (+9,534)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,423 miles
    Test number
    692214278050
    • DangerousBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass111,889 miles (+6,901)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    111,889 miles
    Test number
    422494977019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront & rear number plates cracked
    • NoteSmall chip in n/s top of windscreen

  25. Pass104,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    104,988 miles
    Test number
    351557876023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail104,988 miles3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,988 miles
    Test number
    860536176037
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T998 NRD

Does T998 NRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T998 NRD expired on 18 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T998 NRD?
The MOT on T998 NRD expired on 18 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T998 NRD done?
T998 NRD was recorded at 248,660 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022, an average of 8,984 miles a year.
Has T998 NRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T998 NRD has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T998 NRD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T998 NRD find?
T998 NRD passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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