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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,393 cc

R174 OTFMOT history

R174 OTF is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 19 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 186,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
186,389 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R174 OTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R174 OTF was last recorded at 186,389 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,388 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,389 miles
  • 2024 – 184,614 miles
  • 2023 – 183,401 miles
  • 2022 – 182,021 miles
  • 2021 – 180,952 miles
  • 2020 – 180,083 miles
  • 2019 – 176,528 miles
  • 2018 – 174,059 miles
  • 2017 – 170,821 miles
  • 2016 – 167,529 miles
  • 2015 – 164,287 miles
  • 2014 – 156,297 miles
  • 2013 – 148,060 miles
  • 2012 – 139,910 miles
  • 2011 – 131,116 miles
  • 2010 – 123,161 miles
  • 2009 – 112,656 miles
  • 2008 – 102,077 miles
  • 2007 – 95,722 miles
  • 2006 – 90,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,389 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is partially corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,389 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    186,389 miles
    Test number
    679433714811
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail186,388 miles (+1,774)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,388 miles
    Test number
    430693999057
    • MajorNearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass184,614 miles (+1,213)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    184,614 miles
    Test number
    454191875383
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass183,401 miles (+1,380)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    183,401 miles
    Test number
    254511068989
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass182,021 miles (+1,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    182,021 miles
    Test number
    512575986163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face is partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass180,952 miles (+869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    180,952 miles
    Test number
    829298495185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass180,083 miles (+3,555)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    180,083 miles
    Test number
    807465982227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass176,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    176,528 miles
    Test number
    376326066290
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail176,528 miles (+2,469)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,528 miles
    Test number
    551122368515
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass174,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    174,059 miles
    Test number
    494698577773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail174,059 miles (+3,238)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,059 miles
    Test number
    475068515599
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass170,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    170,821 miles
    Test number
    635560446339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail170,821 miles (+3,292)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,821 miles
    Test number
    210737788719
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass167,529 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    167,529 miles
    Test number
    157827428813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass164,287 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    164,287 miles
    Test number
    136368125120
    • NoteSlight movement o/s steering arm

  16. Fail164,287 miles (+7,990)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,287 miles
    Test number
    999577025100
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight movement o/s steering arm

  17. Pass156,297 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    156,297 miles
    Test number
    756388824151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Fail156,297 miles (+8,237)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,297 miles
    Test number
    205427024107
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass148,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    148,060 miles
    Test number
    708915613161
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail148,060 miles (+8,150)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,060 miles
    Test number
    289554313118
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass139,910 miles (+8,794)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    139,910 miles
    Test number
    906357512154
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass131,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    131,116 miles
    Test number
    439646921145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail131,116 miles (+7,955)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,116 miles
    Test number
    807916521188
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass123,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    123,161 miles
    Test number
    211169010432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail123,161 miles (+10,505)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,161 miles
    Test number
    290169610136
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass112,656 miles (+10,579)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    112,656 miles
    Test number
    664717709111
    • NoteOffside rear tyre going out of shape

  27. Pass102,077 miles (+6,355)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    102,077 miles
    Test number
    432366818124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass95,722 miles (+4,900)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    95,722 miles
    Test number
    271153027130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass90,822 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    90,822 miles
    Test number
    210224216444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel inner rim has a slight buckle.

Questions about R174 OTF

Does R174 OTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R174 OTF is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R174 OTF?
The MOT on R174 OTF is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R174 OTF done?
R174 OTF was recorded at 186,389 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,877 miles a year.
Has R174 OTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R174 OTF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on R174 OTF 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 R174 OTF find?
R174 OTF passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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