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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.

701 SMH black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass78,128 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass71,000 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,000 miles
    Test number
    258123651678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass62,157 miles (+5,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,157 miles
    Test number
    802132283195
    • AdvisoryUndertrays engine covers fitted
  11. Pass56,263 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,263 miles
    Test number
    109448166106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,890 miles (+10,540)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,890 miles
    Test number
    287144262019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,350 miles (+5,508)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,350 miles
    Test number
    516100635078
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  14. Pass37,842 miles (+4,271)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,842 miles
    Test number
    186555714082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,571 miles (+8,178)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,571 miles
    Test number
    345338023021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,393 miles (+14,566)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,393 miles
    Test number
    419188312047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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