Audi A4
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
ESC 548MOT history
ESC 548 is a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 23 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 215,450 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 215,450 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,462 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- ESC 548
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 23 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
ESC 548 was last recorded at 215,450 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Sept 2017: 182,382 miles, lower than 182,383 miles on 26 Aug 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 215,395 miles · 10 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 55 miles
- Average per year
- 6,462 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 215,450 miles
- 2025 – 212,568 miles
- 2024 – 210,540 miles
- 2023 – 208,035 miles
- 2022 – 205,754 miles
- 2021 – 202,945 miles
- 2020 – 198,708 miles
- 2019 – 194,843 miles
- 2018 – 189,156 miles
- 2017 – 182,382 miles
- 2016 – 169,930 miles
- 2015 – 163,217 miles
- 2014 – 156,553 miles
- 2013 – 151,003 miles
- 2012 – 134,884 miles
- 2011 – 118,149 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass215,450 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, chassis leg and strut tower. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, chassis leg and strut tower. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear subframe front mounting brace brackets corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 22 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass215,450 miles (+55)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 215,450 miles
- Test number
- 507782748521
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, chassis leg and strut tower. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, chassis leg and strut tower. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe front mounting brace brackets corroded.
Fail215,395 miles (+2,827)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,395 miles
- Test number
- 253114388430
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, chassis leg and strut tower. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, chassis leg and strut tower. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe front mounting brace brackets corroded.
Pass212,568 miles (+2,028)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 212,568 miles
- Test number
- 288384481235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,540 miles (+2,505)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 210,540 miles
- Test number
- 424269954092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn and cracking on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.13mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass208,035 miles (+2,281)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 208,035 miles
- Test number
- 327535352830
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass205,754 miles (+2,809)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 205,754 miles
- Test number
- 527187412618
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass202,945 miles (+4,237)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 202,945 miles
- Test number
- 220843687684
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass198,708 miles (+3,865)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 198,708 miles
- Test number
- 839772724407
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass194,843 miles (+5,687)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 194,843 miles
- Test number
- 232506166247
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass189,156 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 189,156 miles
- Test number
- 287296964629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,110 miles (+6,728)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,110 miles
- Test number
- 139592414684
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass182,382 miles (-1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 182,382 miles
- Test number
- 765069567139
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail182,383 miles (+12,453)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,383 miles
- Test number
- 156346495467
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass169,930 miles (+6,713)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 169,930 miles
- Test number
- 282665692220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,217 miles (+6,664)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 163,217 miles
- Test number
- 715314535279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,553 miles (+5,550)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 156,553 miles
- Test number
- 666058514234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,003 miles (+16,119)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 151,003 miles
- Test number
- 868887543261
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass134,884 miles (+16,735)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 134,884 miles
- Test number
- 197579992105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,149 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 118,149 miles
- Test number
- 988163501245
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear suspension bumpstops worn
Questions about ESC 548
- What vehicle is registration ESC 548 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show ESC 548 on a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 23 Jul 2008. 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 ESC 548 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESC 548 is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on ESC 548?
- The MOT on ESC 548 is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has ESC 548 done?
- ESC 548 was recorded at 215,450 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 6,462 miles a year.
- Has ESC 548 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. ESC 548 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on ESC 548 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on ESC 548 find?
- ESC 548 passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch, chassis leg and strut tower.; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges.; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch, chassis leg and strut tower., and 3 more.
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