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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,986 cc

JAP 556MOT history

JAP 556 is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

JAP 556 silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
138,422 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JAP 556
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JAP 556 was last recorded at 138,422 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,017 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,405 miles
Average per year
6,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,422 miles
  • 2025 – 136,017 miles
  • 2024 – 133,196 miles
  • 2023 – 128,681 miles
  • 2022 – 127,188 miles
  • 2021 – 124,204 miles
  • 2020 – 117,800 miles
  • 2019 – 107,429 miles
  • 2018 – 97,599 miles
  • 2017 – 89,710 miles
  • 2016 – 81,626 miles
  • 2015 – 73,008 miles
  • 2014 – 64,536 miles
  • 2013 – 55,907 miles
  • 2012 – 48,092 miles
  • 2010 – 38,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,422 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,422 miles (+2,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    138,422 miles
    Test number
    875107219598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass136,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,017 miles
    Test number
    587257678272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,017 miles (+2,821)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,017 miles
    Test number
    565508609925
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip is insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. Pass133,196 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,196 miles
    Test number
    935150438781
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged/ parts missing
  5. Fail133,194 miles (+4,513)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,194 miles
    Test number
    267292443290
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated / splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deteriorated / splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated / splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated / splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged/ parts missing
  6. Pass128,681 miles (+25)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,681 miles
    Test number
    841199200246
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail128,656 miles (+1,468)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,656 miles
    Test number
    488081668803
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear heatshield insecure
  8. Pass127,188 miles (+18)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,188 miles
    Test number
    162172075861
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail127,170 miles (+2,966)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,170 miles
    Test number
    246894695638
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass124,204 miles (+6,404)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,204 miles
    Test number
    317713941569
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass117,800 miles (+10,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,800 miles
    Test number
    875744275593
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass107,429 miles (+9,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,429 miles
    Test number
    434724893482
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass97,599 miles (+7,889)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,599 miles
    Test number
    348878170794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  14. Pass89,710 miles (+8,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,710 miles
    Test number
    823394805251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass81,626 miles (+8,618)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,626 miles
    Test number
    774322384857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass73,008 miles (+8,472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,008 miles
    Test number
    975364225094
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished
  17. Pass64,536 miles (+8,629)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,536 miles
    Test number
    487081624064
    • NoteN/s/r tyre nailed on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slight cut on innersidewall and slight perishing in tread
  18. Pass55,907 miles (+7,815)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,907 miles
    Test number
    948059603044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,092 miles (+9,310)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,092 miles
    Test number
    676749402038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,782 miles (+6,588)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,782 miles
    Test number
    244047850327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,194 miles
    Test number
    762547470057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JAP 556

What vehicle is registration JAP 556 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JAP 556 on a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 1 Mar 2007. 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 JAP 556 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JAP 556 is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on JAP 556?
The MOT on JAP 556 is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JAP 556 done?
JAP 556 was recorded at 138,422 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 6,422 miles a year.
Has JAP 556 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JAP 556 has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on JAP 556 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 JAP 556 find?
JAP 556 passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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