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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

S17 ELJMOT history

S17 ELJ is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 8 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

S17 ELJ black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
159,741 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 ELJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 ELJ was last recorded at 159,741 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,741 miles · 6 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,741 miles
  • 2025 – 152,443 miles
  • 2024 – 147,589 miles
  • 2023 – 142,148 miles
  • 2022 – 131,796 miles
  • 2021 – 121,021 miles
  • 2020 – 116,095 miles
  • 2019 – 110,879 miles
  • 2018 – 99,866 miles
  • 2017 – 87,504 miles
  • 2016 – 73,987 miles
  • 2015 – 58,711 miles
  • 2014 – 44,698 miles
  • 2013 – 28,333 miles
  • 2012 – 22,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,741 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    159,741 miles
    Test number
    250941282957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail159,741 miles (+7,298)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,741 miles
    Test number
    741634177925
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and bald along its inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass152,443 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    152,443 miles
    Test number
    438955250849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,589 miles (+5,441)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,589 miles
    Test number
    172423577570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass142,148 miles (+10,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,148 miles
    Test number
    681978046027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass131,796 miles (+10,775)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,796 miles
    Test number
    336976539456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,021 miles (+4,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,021 miles
    Test number
    311103082092
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Pulls slightly to the right. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass116,095 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,095 miles
    Test number
    468028542849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,079 miles (+5,200)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,079 miles
    Test number
    733450544575
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass110,879 miles (+11,013)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2020
    Odometer
    110,879 miles
    Test number
    734289366613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,866 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,866 miles
    Test number
    501091544216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,865 miles (+12,361)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,865 miles
    Test number
    896864242986
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
  13. Pass87,504 miles (+13,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,504 miles
    Test number
    617675732622
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass73,987 miles (+15,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,987 miles
    Test number
    205724290058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass58,711 miles (+14,013)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,711 miles
    Test number
    517989135196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,698 miles (+16,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    969080214212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass28,333 miles (+5,597)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,333 miles
    Test number
    296447573126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,736 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,736 miles
    Test number
    979727432266
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Questions about S17 ELJ

Does S17 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 ELJ is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 ELJ?
The MOT on S17 ELJ is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 ELJ done?
S17 ELJ was recorded at 159,741 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 10,181 miles a year.
Has S17 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 ELJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S17 ELJ 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 ELJ find?
S17 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm.

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