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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

K40 SBSMOT history

K40 SBS is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 16 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 84,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

K40 SBS black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
84,255 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 SBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
16 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 SBS was last recorded at 84,255 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 8,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,489 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,766 miles
Average per year
7,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,255 miles
  • 2025 – 75,489 miles
  • 2024 – 68,426 miles
  • 2023 – 58,845 miles
  • 2022 – 50,836 miles
  • 2021 – 45,755 miles
  • 2020 – 43,469 miles
  • 2019 – 31,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,255 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering rack slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,255 miles (+8,766)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,255 miles
    Test number
    792639791180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,489 miles (+7,063)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,489 miles
    Test number
    133908161592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,426 miles (+9,581)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,426 miles
    Test number
    133700132534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,845 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,845 miles
    Test number
    446066852696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack slightly noisy
  5. Fail58,745 miles (+7,909)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,745 miles
    Test number
    404303949868
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack slightly noisy
  6. Pass50,836 miles (+5,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    50,836 miles
    Test number
    666854263424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass45,755 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    45,755 miles
    Test number
    104223834366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,469 miles (+11,508)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,469 miles
    Test number
    290331203281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    31,961 miles
    Test number
    270058555735
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail31,961 miles5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,961 miles
    Test number
    537673620342
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Questions about K40 SBS

Does K40 SBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 SBS is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 SBS?
The MOT on K40 SBS is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 SBS done?
K40 SBS was recorded at 84,255 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 7,978 miles a year.
Has K40 SBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 SBS has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on K40 SBS 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 SBS find?
K40 SBS passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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