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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,393 cc

R57 RFSMOT history

R57 RFS is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 16 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2022
Mileage
77,305 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R57 RFS
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
16 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

R57 RFS was last recorded at 77,305 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 2,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,606 miles · 10 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,699 miles
Average per year
1,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 77,305 miles
  • 2021 – 74,606 miles
  • 2020 – 71,496 miles
  • 2019 – 71,084 miles
  • 2018 – 70,501 miles
  • 2017 – 69,561 miles
  • 2016 – 68,860 miles
  • 2015 – 67,698 miles
  • 2014 – 67,128 miles
  • 2013 – 65,912 miles
  • 2012 – 64,067 miles
  • 2011 – 61,859 miles
  • 2010 – 59,911 miles
  • 2009 – 57,250 miles
  • 2008 – 54,424 miles
  • 2007 – 52,190 miles
  • 2006 – 49,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail77,305 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging/lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded through; fused together
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes grease covered (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPrevent further corrosion of front subframe

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail77,305 miles (+2,699)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,305 miles
    Test number
    138279658337
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging/lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded through; fused together
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes grease covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPrevent further corrosion of front subframe

  2. Pass74,606 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,606 miles
    Test number
    111114620874
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail74,606 miles (+3,110)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,606 miles
    Test number
    678607873017
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass71,496 miles (+412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,496 miles
    Test number
    267157984090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass71,084 miles (+583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,084 miles
    Test number
    810723369012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass70,501 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,501 miles
    Test number
    696751156772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail70,500 miles (+939)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,500 miles
    Test number
    375127422340
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass69,561 miles (+701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,561 miles
    Test number
    877502160819
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass68,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,860 miles
    Test number
    530724697524
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail68,860 miles (+1,162)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,860 miles
    Test number
    272863504735
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass67,698 miles (+570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,698 miles
    Test number
    326681285168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  12. Pass67,128 miles (+1,216)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,128 miles
    Test number
    547268684127
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass65,912 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,912 miles
    Test number
    556156583132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,067 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,067 miles
    Test number
    577323212251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perrished.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perrished.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perrished.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perrished.

  15. Fail64,067 miles (+2,208)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,067 miles
    Test number
    866072212222
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perrished.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perrished.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perrished.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perrished.

  16. Pass61,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,859 miles
    Test number
    389789401403
    • AdvisorySub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail61,859 miles (+1,948)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,859 miles
    Test number
    215549501240
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail59,911 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,911 miles
    Test number
    443630500216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass59,911 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,911 miles
    Test number
    562760000248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,250 miles (+2,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,250 miles
    Test number
    604465409253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass54,424 miles (+2,234)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,424 miles
    Test number
    713054608240
    • NoteAdvise all tyres for cracks s/wall

  22. Pass52,190 miles (+2,957)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,190 miles
    Test number
    321798107404
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass49,233 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    49,233 miles
    Test number
    134037286123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about R57 RFS

Does R57 RFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R57 RFS expired on 18 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R57 RFS?
The MOT on R57 RFS expired on 18 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R57 RFS done?
R57 RFS was recorded at 77,305 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 1,709 miles a year.
Has R57 RFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R57 RFS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on R57 RFS 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 R57 RFS find?
R57 RFS failed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 9 more.

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