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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

K40 RSTMOT history

K40 RST is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 6 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 195,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

K40 RST blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
195,459 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 RST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 RST was last recorded at 195,459 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,387 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
7,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,459 miles
  • 2025 – 189,468 miles
  • 2024 – 183,969 miles
  • 2023 – 178,457 miles
  • 2022 – 178,380 miles
  • 2021 – 172,516 miles
  • 2020 – 168,028 miles
  • 2019 – 161,175 miles
  • 2018 – 153,266 miles
  • 2017 – 146,458 miles
  • 2016 – 138,179 miles
  • 2015 – 128,544 miles
  • 2014 – 120,195 miles
  • 2013 – 109,035 miles
  • 2012 – 101,693 miles
  • 2011 – 92,339 miles
  • 2010 – 85,725 miles
  • 2009 – 77,521 miles
  • 2008 – 68,552 miles
  • 2007 – 60,559 miles
  • 2006 – 52,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,459 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,459 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    195,459 miles
    Test number
    466983387817
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail195,387 miles (+5,919)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,387 miles
    Test number
    594571553628
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass189,468 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    189,468 miles
    Test number
    939874945640
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail189,312 miles (+5,343)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,312 miles
    Test number
    187257279947
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass183,969 miles (+5,512)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    183,969 miles
    Test number
    616591717492
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass178,457 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    178,457 miles
    Test number
    506042939385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail178,380 miles (+5,864)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,380 miles
    Test number
    322818050131
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake master cylinder defective but brake still operating rod from brake pedal up to cylinder burst just after brake roller test (1.1.10 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass172,516 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    172,516 miles
    Test number
    699757355130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail172,515 miles (+4,487)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,515 miles
    Test number
    322794837432
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass168,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    168,028 miles
    Test number
    834805076849
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail168,028 miles (+6,853)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,028 miles
    Test number
    648848873581
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached nut loose on bolt (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass161,175 miles (+7,909)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,175 miles
    Test number
    835712442123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass153,266 miles (+6,808)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    153,266 miles
    Test number
    916788613759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass146,458 miles (+8,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    146,458 miles
    Test number
    440969561147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass138,179 miles (+9,635)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    138,179 miles
    Test number
    617989910765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,544 miles (+8,349)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,544 miles
    Test number
    506923405200
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass120,195 miles (+11,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,195 miles
    Test number
    418402304211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass109,035 miles (+7,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    109,035 miles
    Test number
    728907353112
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass101,693 miles (+9,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,693 miles
    Test number
    867661572178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass92,339 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    92,339 miles
    Test number
    259131961489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,338 miles (+6,613)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,338 miles
    Test number
    646880651105
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass85,725 miles (+8,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,725 miles
    Test number
    161491530187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass77,521 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,521 miles
    Test number
    643348529192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail77,521 miles (+8,969)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,521 miles
    Test number
    284815429465
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass68,552 miles (+7,993)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,552 miles
    Test number
    234920538477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,559 miles (+7,809)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,559 miles
    Test number
    434973287090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,750 miles
    Test number
    750359876073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 RST

Does K40 RST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 RST is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 RST?
The MOT on K40 RST is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 RST done?
K40 RST was recorded at 195,459 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 7,157 miles a year.
Has K40 RST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 RST has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 RST 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 K40 RST find?
K40 RST passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust mounting defective silencer.

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