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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

S18 RYFMOT history

S18 RYF is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 19 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

S18 RYF black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,709 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 RYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 RYF was last recorded at 127,709 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 6,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2023: 99,213 miles, lower than 205,129 miles on 23 Jun 2022.

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
120,834 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,875 miles
Average per year
3,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,709 miles
  • 2025 – 120,834 miles
  • 2024 – 108,226 miles
  • 2023 – 99,213 miles
  • 2022 – 205,129 miles
  • 2021 – 190,533 miles
  • 2020 – 166,466 miles
  • 2018 – 147,424 miles
  • 2017 – 131,470 miles
  • 2016 – 115,345 miles
  • 2015 – 98,553 miles
  • 2014 – 85,405 miles
  • 2013 – 80,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,709 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Plastic under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,709 miles (+6,875)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,709 miles
    Test number
    633186374593
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,834 miles (+12,608)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,834 miles
    Test number
    908451345913
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,226 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,226 miles
    Test number
    244491492395
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,226 miles (+9,013)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,226 miles
    Test number
    520805100281
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,213 miles (-105,916)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,213 miles
    Test number
    431789384728
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass205,129 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    205,129 miles
    Test number
    275185179748
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine bay trims and under trays fitted, preventing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail205,129 miles (+14,596)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,129 miles
    Test number
    551426744291
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine bay trims and under trays fitted, preventing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass190,533 miles (+24,067)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    190,533 miles
    Test number
    175340218791
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Pass166,466 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    166,466 miles
    Test number
    914910405061
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryEngine bay trims and under trays fitted, preventing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    886630597246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. FailMileage not read2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    128470599306
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass147,424 miles (+76)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,424 miles
    Test number
    144837386055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  13. Fail147,348 miles (+15,878)1 dangerous2 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,348 miles
    Test number
    489729443280
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  14. Pass131,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    131,470 miles
    Test number
    985592900003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  15. Fail131,470 miles (+16,125)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,470 miles
    Test number
    862463371235
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  16. Pass115,345 miles (+16,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,345 miles
    Test number
    404901362470
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryTop engine covers and under trays fitted which is not allowing full inspection of components

  17. Pass98,553 miles (+13,148)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,553 miles
    Test number
    307807235038
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

  18. Pass85,405 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,405 miles
    Test number
    128495654002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,220 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,220 miles
    Test number
    309863103418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteToo clean for smoke readings

Questions about S18 RYF

Does S18 RYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 RYF is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 RYF?
The MOT on S18 RYF is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 RYF done?
S18 RYF was recorded at 127,709 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 3,673 miles a year.
Has S18 RYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 RYF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 RYF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S18 RYF find?
S18 RYF passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear, and 1 more.

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