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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 4,163 cc

J8 DBSMOT history

J8 DBS is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 31 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 61,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

J8 DBS blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,912 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 DBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 DBS was last recorded at 61,912 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 6,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,643 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,269 miles
Average per year
4,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,912 miles
  • 2025 – 55,643 miles
  • 2024 – 55,066 miles
  • 2023 – 53,874 miles
  • 2022 – 51,443 miles
  • 2021 – 45,220 miles
  • 2020 – 42,593 miles
  • 2019 – 35,782 miles
  • 2018 – 26,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,912 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top rear arm rear bush perished (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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,912 miles (+6,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,912 miles
    Test number
    938357026986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top rear arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass55,643 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    55,643 miles
    Test number
    103308186110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,066 miles (+1,192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,066 miles
    Test number
    295597536232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass53,874 miles (+2,431)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,874 miles
    Test number
    544980442143
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass51,443 miles (+6,223)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,443 miles
    Test number
    856589489097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,220 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,220 miles
    Test number
    470805407258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,593 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,593 miles
    Test number
    592831834618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Fail42,591 miles (+6,809)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,591 miles
    Test number
    957810726083
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass35,782 miles (+9,190)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,782 miles
    Test number
    274085500748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,592 miles
    Test number
    502937990259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 DBS

Does J8 DBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 DBS is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 DBS?
The MOT on J8 DBS is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 DBS done?
J8 DBS was recorded at 61,912 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,417 miles a year.
Has J8 DBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 DBS has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on J8 DBS 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 J8 DBS find?
J8 DBS passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top front arm rear bush perished; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top front arm rear bush perished, and 1 more.

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