1999 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · T533 BSA
1999 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 199,955 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T533 BSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 199,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T533 BSA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Audi A4 (T533 BSA) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
T533 BSA Mileage History
- 13/01/2023194,621 mi
- 13/12/2023196,726 mi+2,105 mi
- 09/01/2025199,131 mi+2,405 mi
- 07/01/2026199,955 mi+824 mi
- 07/01/2026199,955 mi
Average of roughly 1,788 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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