
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass44,218 miles (+3,779)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 44,218 miles
- Test number
- 405084574263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,439 miles (+4,154)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 40,439 miles
- Test number
- 685827363277
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass32,953 miles (+7,687)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 32,953 miles
- Test number
- 117312661211
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass20,649 miles (+4,619)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 20,649 miles
- Test number
- 680920029194
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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