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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,967 cc

S17 RGRMOT history

S17 RGR is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 10 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 186,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

S17 RGR grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
186,863 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 RGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 RGR was last recorded at 186,863 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2012: 81,045 miles, lower than 601,017 miles on 26 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,433 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
430 miles
Average per year
8,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,863 miles
  • 2025 – 183,211 miles
  • 2024 – 179,556 miles
  • 2023 – 174,554 miles
  • 2022 – 167,407 miles
  • 2021 – 161,543 miles
  • 2020 – 161,283 miles
  • 2019 – 154,966 miles
  • 2018 – 147,041 miles
  • 2017 – 139,650 miles
  • 2016 – 132,442 miles
  • 2015 – 121,521 miles
  • 2014 – 106,211 miles
  • 2013 – 95,498 miles
  • 2012 – 81,045 miles
  • 2011 – 601,017 miles
  • 2010 – 57,024 miles
  • 2009 – 47,238 miles
  • 2008 – 36,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,863 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking onto subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear chassis & subframe heavy surface corrossionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear @3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,863 miles (+430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    186,863 miles
    Test number
    549872746886
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking onto subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis & subframe heavy surface corrossion

  2. Fail186,433 miles (+3,222)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,433 miles
    Test number
    760791501512
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick & warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking onto subframe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis & subframe heavy surface corrossion

  3. Pass183,211 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    183,211 miles
    Test number
    544373857037
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe & suspension mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail183,211 miles (+3,655)2 dangerous1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,211 miles
    Test number
    318431757351
    • 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))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe & suspension mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass179,556 miles (+5,002)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    179,556 miles
    Test number
    128395084543
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Offside of engine leaking on to steering & suspension etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre x2 nails
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & suspension mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass174,554 miles (+7,147)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    174,554 miles
    Test number
    779298125482
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight Unit Retaining Bracket Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight Unit Retaining Bracket Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Possibly Power Steering Fluid. Requires Investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass167,407 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    167,407 miles
    Test number
    797893858196
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail167,406 miles (+5,863)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,406 miles
    Test number
    881971588845
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass161,543 miles (+260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    161,543 miles
    Test number
    981688364481
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail161,283 miles (+6,317)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,283 miles
    Test number
    140191405700
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass154,966 miles (+7,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,966 miles
    Test number
    646552287661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play right hand front ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass147,041 miles (+7,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    147,041 miles
    Test number
    810201861786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  13. Pass139,650 miles (+7,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    139,650 miles
    Test number
    371369413559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass132,442 miles (+10,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,442 miles
    Test number
    296515894205
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

  15. Pass121,521 miles (+15,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,521 miles
    Test number
    211020198055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

  16. Pass106,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,211 miles
    Test number
    276809484125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail106,210 miles (+10,712)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,210 miles
    Test number
    355199084112
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail95,498 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,498 miles
    Test number
    855826173160
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass95,498 miles (+14,453)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,498 miles
    Test number
    878636673163
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass81,045 miles (-519,972)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,045 miles
    Test number
    587281772269
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass601,017 miles (+543,993)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    601,017 miles
    Test number
    126688231201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,024 miles (+9,786)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,024 miles
    Test number
    383083470431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,238 miles (+11,119)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,238 miles
    Test number
    743337489293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,119 miles
    Test number
    464168358308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 RGR

Does S17 RGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 RGR is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 RGR?
The MOT on S17 RGR is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 RGR done?
S17 RGR was recorded at 186,863 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 8,588 miles a year.
Has S17 RGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 RGR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S17 RGR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S17 RGR find?
S17 RGR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: offside oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking onto subframe; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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