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Audi A4

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,781 cc

S40 GLNMOT history

S40 GLN is a red petrol Audi A4 first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2024.

S40 GLN red Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2024
Mileage
152,660 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 GLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S40 GLN was last recorded at 152,660 miles on 27 Sept 2024, 4,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,992 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,668 miles
Average per year
7,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,660 miles
  • 2023 – 147,992 miles
  • 2022 – 142,546 miles
  • 2021 – 135,992 miles
  • 2020 – 132,148 miles
  • 2019 – 126,633 miles
  • 2018 – 123,112 miles
  • 2017 – 114,958 miles
  • 2016 – 106,203 miles
  • 2015 – 100,293 miles
  • 2014 – 95,322 miles
  • 2013 – 87,068 miles
  • 2012 – 79,338 miles
  • 2011 – 70,356 miles
  • 2010 – 59,200 miles
  • 2009 – 43,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail152,660 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed all high & blue smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/40/18 95y

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail152,660 miles (+4,668)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,660 miles
    Test number
    745125504861
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed all high & blue smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass147,992 miles (+17)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    147,992 miles
    Test number
    448108369322
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/40/18 95y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake needs bleeding! Very spongy brake.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  3. Fail147,975 miles (+5,429)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,975 miles
    Test number
    372715678488
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/40/18 95y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  4. Pass142,546 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,546 miles
    Test number
    305391591947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,457 miles (+6,465)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,457 miles
    Test number
    630209300928
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass135,992 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,992 miles
    Test number
    257247518944
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGrease on suspension arm ball joint dust covers preventing ingress of dirt

  7. Fail135,991 miles (+38)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,991 miles
    Test number
    614584319708
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail135,953 miles (+3,805)1 dangerous6 major2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,953 miles
    Test number
    135969665152
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake caliper lever seized (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner brake disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel Binding

  9. Pass132,148 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    132,148 miles
    Test number
    829780087504
    • 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))

  10. Fail132,148 miles (+5,515)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,148 miles
    Test number
    407456889829
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  11. Pass126,633 miles (+3,521)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,633 miles
    Test number
    163950223087
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass123,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,112 miles
    Test number
    993156419225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,112 miles (+8,154)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,112 miles
    Test number
    894117559599
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass114,958 miles (+8,755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,958 miles
    Test number
    850415003716
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyres has splits on inside

  15. Pass106,203 miles (+5,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,203 miles
    Test number
    301000910617
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working

  16. Pass100,293 miles (+4,971)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,293 miles
    Test number
    252810840536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,322 miles (+8,254)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,322 miles
    Test number
    658387574298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,068 miles (+7,730)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,068 miles
    Test number
    995623973236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,338 miles (+8,982)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,338 miles
    Test number
    358120782400
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall perished/cracked

  20. Pass70,356 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,356 miles
    Test number
    889226471254
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail70,352 miles (+11,152)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,352 miles
    Test number
    329876071263
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass59,200 miles (+15,328)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,200 miles
    Test number
    623858870230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,872 miles
    Test number
    491141279217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 GLN

Does S40 GLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 GLN expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 GLN?
The MOT on S40 GLN expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 GLN done?
S40 GLN was recorded at 152,660 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2024, an average of 7,254 miles a year.
Has S40 GLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 GLN has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 GLN 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 S40 GLN find?
S40 GLN failed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; emissions unable to be completed all high & blue smoking, and 4 more.

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