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Audi S4 Avant

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 4,172 cc

S18 BWJMOT history

S18 BWJ is a silver petrol Audi S4 Avant first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

S18 BWJ silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2026
Mileage
85,361 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 BWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S4 Avant
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 BWJ was last recorded at 85,361 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 6,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,332 miles · 3 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,029 miles
Average per year
4,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,361 miles
  • 2023 – 70,301 miles
  • 2021 – 60,343 miles
  • 2020 – 57,730 miles
  • 2019 – 56,534 miles
  • 2018 – 54,901 miles
  • 2017 – 51,593 miles
  • 2016 – 50,791 miles
  • 2015 – 47,859 miles
  • 2014 – 44,218 miles
  • 2013 – 40,439 miles
  • 2012 – 36,285 miles
  • 2011 – 32,953 miles
  • 2010 – 25,266 miles
  • 2009 – 20,649 miles
  • 2008 – 16,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,361 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper inner bushes deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,361 miles (+6,029)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,361 miles
    Test number
    759891152827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass79,332 miles (+9,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,332 miles
    Test number
    246604410731
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass70,301 miles (+9,958)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,301 miles
    Test number
    545657399913
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass60,343 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,343 miles
    Test number
    798382793680
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper inner bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail60,343 miles (+2,613)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,343 miles
    Test number
    393207185086
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper inner bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass57,730 miles (+1,196)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,730 miles
    Test number
    724236983963
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass56,534 miles (+1,633)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,534 miles
    Test number
    121049578359
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass54,901 miles (+3,308)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,901 miles
    Test number
    347785184269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  9. Pass51,593 miles (+802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,593 miles
    Test number
    175401372042
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass50,791 miles (+2,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,791 miles
    Test number
    466677032609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  11. Pass47,859 miles (+3,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,859 miles
    Test number
    531397920058
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass44,218 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,218 miles
    Test number
    405084574263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,439 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,439 miles
    Test number
    685827363277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,285 miles (+3,332)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,285 miles
    Test number
    237541152251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  15. Pass32,953 miles (+7,687)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,953 miles
    Test number
    117312661211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,266 miles (+4,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,266 miles
    Test number
    881082410134
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass20,649 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,649 miles
    Test number
    680920029194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,030 miles
    Test number
    283919608158
    • 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)

Questions about S18 BWJ

Does S18 BWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 BWJ expired on 4 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 BWJ?
The MOT on S18 BWJ expired on 4 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 BWJ done?
S18 BWJ was recorded at 85,361 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 4,160 miles a year.
Has S18 BWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 BWJ has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S18 BWJ 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 BWJ find?
S18 BWJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes worn; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 4 more.

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