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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 4,163 cc

S18 BBTMOT history

S18 BBT is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 1 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 200,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

S18 BBT blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
200,369 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 BBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 BBT was last recorded at 200,369 miles on 12 May 2026, 2,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,734 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,635 miles
Average per year
6,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,369 miles
  • 2025 – 197,734 miles
  • 2023 – 197,478 miles
  • 2022 – 195,797 miles
  • 2020 – 189,622 miles
  • 2019 – 184,631 miles
  • 2018 – 176,566 miles
  • 2017 – 176,209 miles
  • 2016 – 172,794 miles
  • 2015 – 166,196 miles
  • 2014 – 155,099 miles
  • 2013 – 138,753 miles
  • 2012 – 126,855 miles
  • 2011 – 115,041 miles
  • 2009 – 104,687 miles
  • 2008 – 99,282 miles
  • 2007 – 86,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,369 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,369 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    200,369 miles
    Test number
    441308228015
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail200,369 miles (+2,635)3 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,369 miles
    Test number
    138955088498
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass197,734 miles (+256)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    197,734 miles
    Test number
    441118866317
    • MinorFront Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre arm both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass197,478 miles (+1,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    197,478 miles
    Test number
    222916271240
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass195,797 miles (+6,175)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    195,797 miles
    Test number
    481882349894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass189,622 miles (+4,991)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    189,622 miles
    Test number
    491937429808
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most control arm, lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most control arm, lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass184,631 miles (+8,065)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    184,631 miles
    Test number
    244937304516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass176,566 miles (+357)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    176,566 miles
    Test number
    568938646513
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass176,209 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    176,209 miles
    Test number
    856581677124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass172,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    172,794 miles
    Test number
    492138481558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail172,794 miles (+6,598)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,794 miles
    Test number
    858828296055
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass166,196 miles (+11,097)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    166,196 miles
    Test number
    338019375023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass155,099 miles (+16,346)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    155,099 miles
    Test number
    606506374076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,753 miles (+11,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    138,753 miles
    Test number
    986423623098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass126,855 miles (+11,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    126,855 miles
    Test number
    815040422086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass115,041 miles (+10,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    115,041 miles
    Test number
    257774321095
    • 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)

  17. Pass104,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    104,687 miles
    Test number
    363325689478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,687 miles (+5,405)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,687 miles
    Test number
    372042389251
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass99,282 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    99,282 miles
    Test number
    274852788427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail99,282 miles (+13,127)1 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,282 miles
    Test number
    724812988186
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass86,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    86,155 miles
    Test number
    513373277163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,155 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,155 miles
    Test number
    903223477131
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S18 BBT

Does S18 BBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 BBT is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 BBT?
The MOT on S18 BBT is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 BBT done?
S18 BBT was recorded at 200,369 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 6,047 miles a year.
Has S18 BBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 BBT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 BBT 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 BBT find?
S18 BBT passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust noisy, and 8 more.

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