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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,496 cc

V51 KCRMOT history

V51 KCR is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 219,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

V51 KCR grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
219,178 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 KCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 KCR was last recorded at 219,178 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 6,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,284 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,894 miles
Average per year
10,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 219,178 miles
  • 2024 – 212,284 miles
  • 2023 – 205,437 miles
  • 2022 – 200,139 miles
  • 2021 – 194,195 miles
  • 2020 – 188,324 miles
  • 2019 – 179,341 miles
  • 2018 – 171,038 miles
  • 2017 – 156,090 miles
  • 2016 – 147,550 miles
  • 2015 – 136,254 miles
  • 2014 – 123,430 miles
  • 2013 – 116,186 miles
  • 2012 – 104,289 miles
  • 2011 – 90,845 miles
  • 2010 – 75,834 miles
  • 2009 – 59,515 miles
  • 2008 – 44,132 miles
  • 2007 – 33,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,178 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,178 miles (+6,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    219,178 miles
    Test number
    418612815729
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass212,284 miles (+6,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    212,284 miles
    Test number
    315481079064
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass205,437 miles (+5,298)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    205,437 miles
    Test number
    202752897158
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass200,139 miles (+5,944)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    200,139 miles
    Test number
    194625617405
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm only, worn on edges 235/35 ZR 19 91Y XL Continental Contisportcontact 5 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm only, worn on edges 235/35 ZR 19 91Y XL Continental Contisportcontact 5 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass194,195 miles (+5,871)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    194,195 miles
    Test number
    340530453269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass188,324 miles (+8,983)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    188,324 miles
    Test number
    754047893939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass179,341 miles (+8,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    179,341 miles
    Test number
    659836721719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass171,038 miles (+14,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    171,038 miles
    Test number
    346875456266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass156,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    156,090 miles
    Test number
    800499050588
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail156,090 miles (+8,540)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,090 miles
    Test number
    452337408002
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass147,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    147,550 miles
    Test number
    436101005291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail147,549 miles (+11,295)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,549 miles
    Test number
    152710983107
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass136,254 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    136,254 miles
    Test number
    969256055131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,227 miles (+12,797)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,227 miles
    Test number
    476293655182
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outer edge worn HEAVY inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn HEAVY inner edge

  15. Pass123,430 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,430 miles
    Test number
    938641144192
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail123,430 miles (+7,244)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,430 miles
    Test number
    909871044187
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass116,186 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    116,186 miles
    Test number
    635014333187
    • NoteAll four tyres are on 2mm tread depth

  18. Fail116,186 miles (+11,897)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,186 miles
    Test number
    915924133139
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll four tyres are on 2mm tread depth

  19. Pass104,289 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,289 miles
    Test number
    279660252403
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack

  20. Fail140,289 miles (+49,444)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,289 miles
    Test number
    215050752113
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack

  21. Pass90,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,845 miles
    Test number
    125977741108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,845 miles (+15,011)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,845 miles
    Test number
    268967641443
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass75,834 miles (+16,319)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,834 miles
    Test number
    653595140161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,515 miles (+15,383)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    740667829164
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

  25. Pass44,132 miles (+11,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,132 miles
    Test number
    943306738195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass33,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,032 miles
    Test number
    420105237145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V51 KCR

Does V51 KCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V51 KCR is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V51 KCR?
The MOT on V51 KCR is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V51 KCR done?
V51 KCR was recorded at 219,178 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 10,050 miles a year.
Has V51 KCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 KCR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2017.
Has the mileage on V51 KCR 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 V51 KCR find?
V51 KCR passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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