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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S18 AKCMOT history

S18 AKC is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 123,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

S18 AKC black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,343 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 AKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S18 AKC was last recorded at 123,343 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 3,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,691 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,652 miles
Average per year
7,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,343 miles
  • 2025 – 119,691 miles
  • 2024 – 111,657 miles
  • 2023 – 102,407 miles
  • 2022 – 97,399 miles
  • 2021 – 90,646 miles
  • 2020 – 82,733 miles
  • 2019 – 74,620 miles
  • 2018 – 66,287 miles
  • 2017 – 59,454 miles
  • 2016 – 43,216 miles
  • 2015 – 32,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,343 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,343 miles (+3,652)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,343 miles
    Test number
    865305821743
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
  2. Pass119,691 miles (+8,034)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,691 miles
    Test number
    914672249101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,657 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,657 miles
    Test number
    989729885753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail111,621 miles (+9,214)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,621 miles
    Test number
    446559016529
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm outer bush for shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass102,407 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,407 miles
    Test number
    170811368465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,399 miles (+6,753)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,399 miles
    Test number
    843151101093
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass90,646 miles (+7,913)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,646 miles
    Test number
    288833465591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,733 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,733 miles
    Test number
    790656659229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail82,712 miles (+8,092)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,712 miles
    Test number
    154628384364
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass74,620 miles (+8,333)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    216336794799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,287 miles (+6,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,287 miles
    Test number
    411750285511
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (straight arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (straight arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass59,454 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,454 miles
    Test number
    491634407107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,970 miles (+11,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,970 miles
    Test number
    855856805228
    • 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)
  14. Pass43,216 miles (+10,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,216 miles
    Test number
    416442665480
    • 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. Pass32,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,560 miles
    Test number
    528051525043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 AKC

Does S18 AKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 AKC is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S18 AKC?
The MOT on S18 AKC is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 AKC done?
S18 AKC was recorded at 123,343 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 7,718 miles a year.
Has S18 AKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 AKC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 AKC 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 S18 AKC find?
S18 AKC failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn, and 2 more.

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