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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X791 HLCMOT history

X791 HLC is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 19 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

X791 HLC black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,272 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X791 HLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X791 HLC was last recorded at 112,272 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 7,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,651 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,621 miles
Average per year
3,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,272 miles
  • 2025 – 104,651 miles
  • 2024 – 95,992 miles
  • 2023 – 91,587 miles
  • 2022 – 89,536 miles
  • 2021 – 88,408 miles
  • 2020 – 86,475 miles
  • 2019 – 84,509 miles
  • 2018 – 82,992 miles
  • 2017 – 80,256 miles
  • 2016 – 78,189 miles
  • 2015 – 75,550 miles
  • 2014 – 73,038 miles
  • 2013 – 68,978 miles
  • 2012 – 62,586 miles
  • 2011 – 58,052 miles
  • 2010 – 53,788 miles
  • 2009 – 50,294 miles
  • 2008 – 45,565 miles
  • 2007 – 40,273 miles
  • 2006 – 35,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,272 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,272 miles (+7,621)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,272 miles
    Test number
    966133042321
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,651 miles (+44)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,651 miles
    Test number
    443926999166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail104,607 miles (+8,615)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,607 miles
    Test number
    905321120317
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass95,992 miles (+4,405)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,992 miles
    Test number
    632805794587
    • MinorRegistration 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass91,587 miles (+2,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,587 miles
    Test number
    179522309376
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,536 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,536 miles
    Test number
    898629198981
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail89,536 miles (+1,128)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,536 miles
    Test number
    438029030728
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass88,408 miles (+1,933)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,408 miles
    Test number
    465874095846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,475 miles (+1,966)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,475 miles
    Test number
    490992745832
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass84,509 miles (+1,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,509 miles
    Test number
    456374536009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper and offside upper suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

  11. Pass82,992 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,992 miles
    Test number
    709134369369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,256 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,256 miles
    Test number
    535606672174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,189 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,189 miles
    Test number
    888689570647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,550 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,550 miles
    Test number
    667396015290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,548 miles (+2,510)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,548 miles
    Test number
    897735415274
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass73,038 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,038 miles
    Test number
    378862034423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,023 miles (+4,045)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,023 miles
    Test number
    196686424246
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass68,978 miles (+6,392)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,978 miles
    Test number
    397725123425
    • NoteRear tyre treads starting to get low
    • NoteSlight oil leak from power unit

  19. Pass62,586 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,586 miles
    Test number
    946466002225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,052 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,052 miles
    Test number
    979766011217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,050 miles (+4,262)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,050 miles
    Test number
    415505411257
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass53,788 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,788 miles
    Test number
    802931630264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn.
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to rust.

  23. Fail53,788 miles (+3,494)2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,788 miles
    Test number
    952151530285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn.
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to rust.

  24. Pass50,294 miles (+4,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,294 miles
    Test number
    962855549283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass45,565 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,565 miles
    Test number
    482441468203
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail45,443 miles (+5,170)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,443 miles
    Test number
    592633058234
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass40,273 miles (+4,546)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,273 miles
    Test number
    583047157275
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass35,727 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,727 miles
    Test number
    353445336262
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres misshaped

Questions about X791 HLC

Does X791 HLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X791 HLC is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X791 HLC?
The MOT on X791 HLC is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X791 HLC done?
X791 HLC was recorded at 112,272 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 3,804 miles a year.
Has X791 HLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X791 HLC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X791 HLC 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 X791 HLC find?
X791 HLC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: coolant leak; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both, and 4 more.

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