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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

S26 DBWMOT history

S26 DBW is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 30 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

S26 DBW silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
176,403 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 DBW was last recorded at 176,403 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,403 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,403 miles
  • 2025 – 163,436 miles
  • 2024 – 151,784 miles
  • 2023 – 139,483 miles
  • 2022 – 128,327 miles
  • 2021 – 119,336 miles
  • 2020 – 109,649 miles
  • 2019 – 102,108 miles
  • 2018 – 92,248 miles
  • 2017 – 79,757 miles
  • 2016 – 69,002 miles
  • 2015 – 57,664 miles
  • 2014 – 46,062 miles
  • 2013 – 33,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,403 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,403 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    176,403 miles
    Test number
    954551195187
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail176,403 miles (+12,967)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,403 miles
    Test number
    907234945496
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates insecure.
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass163,436 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,436 miles
    Test number
    239028559614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail163,402 miles (+11,618)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,402 miles
    Test number
    624009796366
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass151,784 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,784 miles
    Test number
    139938248715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail151,784 miles (+12,301)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,784 miles
    Test number
    167811890821
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass139,483 miles (+11,156)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,483 miles
    Test number
    942771457675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,327 miles (+8,991)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,327 miles
    Test number
    210194683833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,336 miles (+9,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,336 miles
    Test number
    330003096165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass109,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,649 miles
    Test number
    435748316034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,649 miles (+7,541)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,649 miles
    Test number
    218478430265
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

  12. Pass102,108 miles (+9,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,108 miles
    Test number
    743285239786
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2

  13. Pass92,248 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,248 miles
    Test number
    842848563349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,227 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,227 miles
    Test number
    784154181931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,757 miles
    Test number
    149582279492
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs excess corrosion (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail79,757 miles (+10,755)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,757 miles
    Test number
    177468157154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs excess corrosion (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass69,002 miles (+11,338)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,002 miles
    Test number
    610000819625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,664 miles (+11,602)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,664 miles
    Test number
    705485385043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,062 miles (+12,701)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,062 miles
    Test number
    269848984053
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f head lamp washer jet cover missing

  20. Pass33,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,361 miles
    Test number
    948162583028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 DBW

Does S26 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 DBW is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 DBW?
The MOT on S26 DBW is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 DBW done?
S26 DBW was recorded at 176,403 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 10,557 miles a year.
Has S26 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 DBW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 DBW 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 S26 DBW find?
S26 DBW passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber bush, and 1 more.

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