
Audi A4
Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc
V629 FAEMOT history
V629 FAE is a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 31 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 248,825 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 248,825 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,926 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V629 FAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V629 FAE was last recorded at 248,825 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 10,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 238,179 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,646 miles
- Average per year
- 8,926 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 248,825 miles
- 2025 – 238,179 miles
- 2024 – 227,608 miles
- 2023 – 221,536 miles
- 2022 – 216,273 miles
- 2021 – 210,828 miles
- 2020 – 208,547 miles
- 2019 – 200,503 miles
- 2018 – 193,007 miles
- 2017 – 183,613 miles
- 2016 – 171,586 miles
- 2015 – 161,565 miles
- 2014 – 153,410 miles
- 2013 – 145,304 miles
- 2012 – 137,945 miles
- 2011 – 128,320 miles
- 2010 – 118,218 miles
- 2009 – 106,645 miles
- 2008 – 95,044 miles
- 2007 – 83,182 miles
- 2006 – 69,556 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
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.
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass248,825 miles (+10,646)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 248,825 miles
- Test number
- 458402043877
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass238,179 miles (+10,571)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 238,179 miles
- Test number
- 683318159828
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass227,608 miles (+6,072)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 227,608 miles
- Test number
- 200201043095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,536 miles (+189)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 221,536 miles
- Test number
- 986735262635
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail221,347 miles (+5,074)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,347 miles
- Test number
- 573816562812
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm banana shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass216,273 miles (+84)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 216,273 miles
- Test number
- 781945318178
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail216,189 miles (+5,361)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,189 miles
- Test number
- 685238508478
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass210,828 miles (+2,281)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 210,828 miles
- Test number
- 477621558159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,547 miles (+8,044)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 208,547 miles
- Test number
- 636630423436
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass200,503 miles (+7,496)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 200,503 miles
- Test number
- 348459032927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass193,007 miles (+9,394)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 193,007 miles
- Test number
- 618912007387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,613 miles (+12,027)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 183,613 miles
- Test number
- 543888416546
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass171,586 miles (+10,021)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 171,586 miles
- Test number
- 977866511570
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arms have slight play (2.4.G.2)
Pass161,565 miles (+8,155)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 161,565 miles
- Test number
- 515269425090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,410 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 153,410 miles
- Test number
- 907152724045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,400 miles (+8,096)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,400 miles
- Test number
- 736607214004
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass145,304 miles (+7,359)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 145,304 miles
- Test number
- 345642433059
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass137,945 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 137,945 miles
- Test number
- 328310322024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,935 miles (+9,615)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,935 miles
- Test number
- 348743012042
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass128,320 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 128,320 miles
- Test number
- 847071131017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,311 miles (+10,093)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,311 miles
- Test number
- 277751421031
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass118,218 miles (+11,573)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 118,218 miles
- Test number
- 462439120078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,645 miles (+11,601)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 106,645 miles
- Test number
- 694393429081
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass95,044 miles (+11,862)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 95,044 miles
- Test number
- 973951538079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,182 miles (+13,626)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 83,182 miles
- Test number
- 143266817006
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,556 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 69,556 miles
- Test number
- 171616916031
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about V629 FAE
- Does V629 FAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V629 FAE is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V629 FAE?
- The MOT on V629 FAE is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V629 FAE done?
- V629 FAE was recorded at 248,825 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 8,926 miles a year.
- Has V629 FAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V629 FAE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on V629 FAE 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 V629 FAE find?
- V629 FAE passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; side repeater slightly discoloured both.
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