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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,967 cc

C8 WSMMOT history

C8 WSM is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 7 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 199,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

C8 WSM blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
199,711 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 WSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 WSM was last recorded at 199,711 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 4,586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,125 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,586 miles
Average per year
9,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,711 miles
  • 2025 – 195,125 miles
  • 2024 – 189,946 miles
  • 2022 – 187,118 miles
  • 2021 – 179,770 miles
  • 2020 – 171,836 miles
  • 2019 – 163,755 miles
  • 2018 – 152,634 miles
  • 2017 – 139,396 miles
  • 2016 – 126,168 miles
  • 2015 – 113,479 miles
  • 2014 – 99,773 miles
  • 2013 – 85,014 miles
  • 2012 – 62,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,711 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,711 miles (+4,586)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    199,711 miles
    Test number
    291754062619
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass195,125 miles (+65)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    195,125 miles
    Test number
    318776473606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail195,060 miles (+5,114)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,060 miles
    Test number
    804972239772
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass189,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    189,946 miles
    Test number
    957508877190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm. (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail189,946 miles (+2,828)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,946 miles
    Test number
    929627434642
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm. (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass187,118 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    187,118 miles
    Test number
    698746883357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail187,085 miles (+7,315)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,085 miles
    Test number
    488063441967
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass179,770 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    179,770 miles
    Test number
    331340685180
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail179,770 miles (+7,934)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,770 miles
    Test number
    384763446106
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass171,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    171,836 miles
    Test number
    136712907178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail171,836 miles (+8,081)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,836 miles
    Test number
    343246758127
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass163,755 miles (+11,121)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    163,755 miles
    Test number
    107149776824
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass152,634 miles (+13,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    152,634 miles
    Test number
    220003232390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower ball joint boot has small hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Front small hole in outer cv boot
  14. Pass139,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    139,396 miles
    Test number
    652836034133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail139,396 miles (+13,228)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,396 miles
    Test number
    763923235761
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass126,168 miles (+12,689)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    126,168 miles
    Test number
    454854492977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,479 miles (+13,706)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,479 miles
    Test number
    245030518806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,773 miles (+39)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,773 miles
    Test number
    257952464271
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail99,734 miles (+14,720)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,734 miles
    Test number
    565701264279
    • FailureOffside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass85,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,014 miles
    Test number
    579143663259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,014 miles (+22,857)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,014 miles
    Test number
    125513863271
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass62,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,157 miles
    Test number
    178656422050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 WSM

Does C8 WSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 WSM is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 WSM?
The MOT on C8 WSM is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 WSM done?
C8 WSM was recorded at 199,711 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 9,847 miles a year.
Has C8 WSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 WSM has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 WSM 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 WSM find?
C8 WSM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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