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Audi S4

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 2,995 cc

A12 TUSMOT history

A12 TUS is a black petrol Audi S4 first used on 1 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 114,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

A12 TUS black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,163 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 TUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 TUS was last recorded at 114,163 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,855 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
308 miles
Average per year
10,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,163 miles
  • 2025 – 104,057 miles
  • 2024 – 93,604 miles
  • 2023 – 82,921 miles
  • 2022 – 72,633 miles
  • 2021 – 62,815 miles
  • 2020 – 53,879 miles
  • 2019 – 42,833 miles
  • 2018 – 32,239 miles
  • 2017 – 21,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,163 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor8 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,163 miles (+308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,163 miles
    Test number
    117982193735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail113,855 miles (+9,798)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,855 miles
    Test number
    117705579424
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass104,057 miles (+4)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,057 miles
    Test number
    954959764651
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamps corroded

  4. Fail104,053 miles (+10,449)2 dangerous1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,053 miles
    Test number
    943134904232
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamps corroded

  5. Pass93,604 miles (+232)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,604 miles
    Test number
    442903521091
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail93,372 miles (+10,451)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,372 miles
    Test number
    601905095926
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,921 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,921 miles
    Test number
    440695814823
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail82,921 miles (+10,288)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,921 miles
    Test number
    535028853289
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,633 miles (+9,818)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,633 miles
    Test number
    216913358709
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass62,815 miles (+8,936)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,815 miles
    Test number
    671208451457
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass53,879 miles (+11,046)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,879 miles
    Test number
    520870116448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,833 miles (+10,594)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,833 miles
    Test number
    245719635031
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass32,239 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,239 miles
    Test number
    530908823567
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Fail32,239 miles (+10,474)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,239 miles
    Test number
    825042092949
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass21,765 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    21,765 miles
    Test number
    227664180909
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Questions about A12 TUS

Does A12 TUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 TUS is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 TUS?
The MOT on A12 TUS is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 TUS done?
A12 TUS was recorded at 114,163 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 10,277 miles a year.
Has A12 TUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 TUS has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on A12 TUS 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 A12 TUS find?
A12 TUS passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front nail in tyre; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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