
Audi A4
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 4,163 cc
701 SMHMOT history
701 SMH is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 26 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 78,128 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 78,128 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,410 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 701 SMH
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,163 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 26 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
701 SMH was last recorded at 78,128 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 77,408 miles · 8 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 720 miles
- Average per year
- 4,410 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,128 miles
- 2024 – 77,408 miles
- 2023 – 76,211 miles
- 2022 – 74,456 miles
- 2021 – 73,026 miles
- 2020 – 71,000 miles
- 2019 – 67,940 miles
- 2018 – 62,157 miles
- 2017 – 56,263 miles
- 2016 – 53,890 miles
- 2015 – 43,350 miles
- 2014 – 37,842 miles
- 2013 – 33,571 miles
- 2012 – 25,393 miles
- 2010 – 10,827 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 3 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,128 miles (+720)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 78,128 miles
- Test number
- 311630020860
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,408 miles (+1,197)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 77,408 miles
- Test number
- 290727934812
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass76,211 miles (+26)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 76,211 miles
- Test number
- 636868456138
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail76,185 miles (+1,729)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,185 miles
- Test number
- 791355654906
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine possible oil cooler or pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,456 miles (+1,430)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 74,456 miles
- Test number
- 506243889728
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,026 miles (+2,026)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 73,026 miles
- Test number
- 133625895787
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass71,000 miles (+3,060)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 71,000 miles
- Test number
- 258123651678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,940 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 67,940 miles
- Test number
- 476272410722
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail67,940 miles (+5,783)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,940 miles
- Test number
- 601272741679
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,157 miles (+5,894)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 62,157 miles
- Test number
- 802132283195
- AdvisoryUndertrays engine covers fitted
Pass56,263 miles (+2,373)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 56,263 miles
- Test number
- 109448166106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,890 miles (+10,540)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 53,890 miles
- Test number
- 287144262019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,350 miles (+5,508)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 43,350 miles
- Test number
- 516100635078
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass37,842 miles (+4,271)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 37,842 miles
- Test number
- 186555714082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,571 miles (+8,178)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 33,571 miles
- Test number
- 345338023021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,393 miles (+14,566)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 25,393 miles
- Test number
- 419188312047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,827 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 10,827 miles
- Test number
- 181015210230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about 701 SMH
- What vehicle is registration 701 SMH currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 701 SMH on a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 26 Jul 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 701 SMH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 701 SMH is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 701 SMH?
- The MOT on 701 SMH is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 701 SMH done?
- 701 SMH was recorded at 78,128 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,410 miles a year.
- Has 701 SMH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 701 SMH has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on 701 SMH 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 701 SMH find?
- 701 SMH passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear all; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s, and 1 more.
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