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Audi A4

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,781 cc

C8 ABFMOT history

C8 ABF is a red petrol Audi A4 first used on 28 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

C8 ABF red Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,548 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 ABF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 ABF was last recorded at 113,548 miles on 1 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,538 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,548 miles
  • 2025 – 112,995 miles
  • 2024 – 112,136 miles
  • 2023 – 111,367 miles
  • 2022 – 110,549 miles
  • 2021 – 109,975 miles
  • 2020 – 108,076 miles
  • 2019 – 107,074 miles
  • 2018 – 105,799 miles
  • 2017 – 102,931 miles
  • 2015 – 101,097 miles
  • 2014 – 100,393 miles
  • 2013 – 99,442 miles
  • 2012 – 96,077 miles
  • 2010 – 88,092 miles
  • 2009 – 81,235 miles
  • 2008 – 67,009 miles
  • 2007 – 58,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,548 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear shock-absorbers corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,548 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,548 miles
    Test number
    618926585365
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail113,538 miles (+543)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,538 miles
    Test number
    108593602613
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing march 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass112,995 miles (+859)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,995 miles
    Test number
    988201000651
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,136 miles (+769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,136 miles
    Test number
    199172136070
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass111,367 miles (+818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,367 miles
    Test number
    970829648027
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass110,549 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,549 miles
    Test number
    602281380374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail110,549 miles (+574)3 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,549 miles
    Test number
    412940794727
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished & cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass109,975 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,975 miles
    Test number
    435070035412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Fail109,975 miles (+1,899)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,975 miles
    Test number
    479994395889
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Pass108,076 miles (+1,002)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,076 miles
    Test number
    525349864709
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock-absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deterioated
    • AdvisoryOil leak/s

  11. Pass107,074 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,074 miles
    Test number
    461825037208
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock-absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlights faded

  12. Fail107,074 miles (+1,275)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,074 miles
    Test number
    780833771624
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock-absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlights faded

  13. Pass105,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    105,799 miles
    Test number
    197145200935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc corroded

  14. Fail105,799 miles (+2,868)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,799 miles
    Test number
    150954905637
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc corroded

  15. Pass102,931 miles (+1,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    102,931 miles
    Test number
    403940687265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass101,097 miles (+71)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    101,097 miles
    Test number
    520112963661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail101,026 miles (+633)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,026 miles
    Test number
    889327175262
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass100,393 miles (+951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    100,393 miles
    Test number
    379113554257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass99,442 miles (+3,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,442 miles
    Test number
    418747343223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass96,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,077 miles
    Test number
    597421242248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    376293241216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,092 miles (+6,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,092 miles
    Test number
    692775940263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass81,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,235 miles
    Test number
    232536419238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,235 miles (+14,226)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,235 miles
    Test number
    900726019255
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass67,009 miles (+8,596)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,009 miles
    Test number
    880194118239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,413 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,413 miles
    Test number
    453132047265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,288 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,288 miles
    Test number
    413864197168
    • NoteRear anti-roll bar retainer moving on roll bar.

  28. Fail56,288 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,288 miles
    Test number
    624034597198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear anti-roll bar retainer moving on roll bar.

Questions about C8 ABF

Does C8 ABF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 ABF is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 ABF?
The MOT on C8 ABF is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 ABF done?
C8 ABF was recorded at 113,548 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,046 miles a year.
Has C8 ABF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 ABF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 ABF 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 C8 ABF find?
C8 ABF passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear all direction indicators slightly discoloured.

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