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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

S17 ABVMOT history

S17 ABV is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

S17 ABV black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,203 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 ABV was last recorded at 158,203 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 8,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,851 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,352 miles
Average per year
7,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,203 miles
  • 2025 – 149,851 miles
  • 2024 – 143,936 miles
  • 2023 – 137,051 miles
  • 2022 – 131,478 miles
  • 2021 – 125,361 miles
  • 2019 – 121,061 miles
  • 2018 – 117,999 miles
  • 2017 – 113,563 miles
  • 2016 – 99,312 miles
  • 2015 – 93,680 miles
  • 2014 – 85,461 miles
  • 2012 – 59,451 miles
  • 2011 – 45,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,203 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Exhaust emissions too clean

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,203 miles (+8,352)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,203 miles
    Test number
    831133207851
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass149,851 miles (+5,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    149,851 miles
    Test number
    178799293656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass143,936 miles (+6,885)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,936 miles
    Test number
    533797924395
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass137,051 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,051 miles
    Test number
    336415907404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,478 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,478 miles
    Test number
    648310466882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,361 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,361 miles
    Test number
    720227568489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,061 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,061 miles
    Test number
    605121503029
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too clean

  8. Fail121,059 miles (+3,060)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,059 miles
    Test number
    570233220967
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too clean

  9. Pass117,999 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,999 miles
    Test number
    536496739617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,995 miles (+4,432)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,995 miles
    Test number
    102288441149
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass113,563 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,563 miles
    Test number
    914843003396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail113,561 miles (+6,238)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,561 miles
    Test number
    109878397437
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass107,323 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,323 miles
    Test number
    437242913775
    • 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)

  14. Fail107,320 miles (+8,008)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,320 miles
    Test number
    973405306373
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  15. Pass99,312 miles (+5,632)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,312 miles
    Test number
    370018650020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,680 miles (+8,219)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,680 miles
    Test number
    277689925454
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  17. Pass85,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,461 miles
    Test number
    215534634487
    • 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)

  18. Fail85,461 miles (+26,010)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,461 miles
    Test number
    109494934153
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass59,451 miles (+14,345)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,451 miles
    Test number
    826669162282
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass45,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,106 miles
    Test number
    155012361219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 ABV

Does S17 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 ABV is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 ABV?
The MOT on S17 ABV is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 ABV done?
S17 ABV was recorded at 158,203 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 7,904 miles a year.
Has S17 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 ABV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on S17 ABV 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 S17 ABV find?
S17 ABV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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