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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,986 cc

S3 TAUMOT history

S3 TAU is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 2 Aug 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 215,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

S3 TAU blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2023
Mileage
215,878 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 TAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 TAU was last recorded at 215,878 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 9,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
206,868 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
9,010 miles
Average per year
9,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 215,878 miles
  • 2021 – 206,868 miles
  • 2020 – 198,381 miles
  • 2019 – 191,404 miles
  • 2018 – 185,368 miles
  • 2017 – 180,496 miles
  • 2016 – 175,633 miles
  • 2015 – 167,903 miles
  • 2014 – 155,615 miles
  • 2013 – 150,412 miles
  • 2012 – 142,880 miles
  • 2011 – 130,371 miles
  • 2010 – 109,165 miles
  • 2009 – 83,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,878 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,878 miles (+9,010)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    215,878 miles
    Test number
    124241356819
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass206,868 miles (+8,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    206,868 miles
    Test number
    525698381951
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,381 miles (+6,977)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    198,381 miles
    Test number
    244980534300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass191,404 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    191,404 miles
    Test number
    840333841020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail191,404 miles (+6,036)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,404 miles
    Test number
    263836755960
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass185,368 miles (+4,872)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    185,368 miles
    Test number
    826314693879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass180,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    180,496 miles
    Test number
    546908296241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail180,496 miles (+4,863)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,496 miles
    Test number
    199170266087
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass175,633 miles (+7,730)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    175,633 miles
    Test number
    599539196985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass167,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    167,903 miles
    Test number
    254087365811
    • 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)

  11. Fail167,903 miles (+12,288)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,903 miles
    Test number
    988360836672
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  12. Pass155,615 miles (+5,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    155,615 miles
    Test number
    458706874201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass150,412 miles (+7,532)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    150,412 miles
    Test number
    678149583292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass142,880 miles (+12,509)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    142,880 miles
    Test number
    818990192278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass130,371 miles (+21,206)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    130,371 miles
    Test number
    706969771297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,165 miles (+25,915)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    109,165 miles
    Test number
    551544010283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,250 miles
    Test number
    623593489133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 TAU

Does S3 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 TAU expired on 8 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 TAU?
The MOT on S3 TAU expired on 8 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 TAU done?
S3 TAU was recorded at 215,878 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 9,870 miles a year.
Has S3 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 TAU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on S3 TAU 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 S3 TAU find?
S3 TAU passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint, and 1 more.

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