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Audi S4 Avant

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,163 cc

S40 HFRMOT history

S40 HFR is a blue petrol Audi S4 Avant first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

S40 HFR blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
157,909 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 HFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S4 Avant
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 HFR was last recorded at 157,909 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 3,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,495 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3,414 miles
Average per year
6,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,909 miles
  • 2025 – 154,495 miles
  • 2024 – 150,302 miles
  • 2023 – 147,879 miles
  • 2022 – 143,983 miles
  • 2021 – 136,382 miles
  • 2020 – 130,124 miles
  • 2019 – 122,688 miles
  • 2018 – 116,308 miles
  • 2017 – 108,184 miles
  • 2014 – 102,628 miles
  • 2013 – 92,149 miles
  • 2012 – 80,210 miles
  • 2011 – 69,572 miles
  • 2010 – 62,789 miles
  • 2009 – 58,176 miles
  • 2008 – 52,678 miles
  • 2007 – 46,918 miles
  • 2006 – 33,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,909 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,909 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    157,909 miles
    Test number
    944849507345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,495 miles (+1,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,495 miles
    Test number
    350925924971
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass152,963 miles (+2,661)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    152,963 miles
    Test number
    261914166671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass150,302 miles (+2,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    150,302 miles
    Test number
    406240474971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass147,879 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,879 miles
    Test number
    658955597470
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail147,848 miles (+3,865)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,848 miles
    Test number
    827443945323
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracked tp cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Badly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass143,983 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,983 miles
    Test number
    987503012784
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisey
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres close to limits and various cuts (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail143,983 miles (+7,601)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,983 miles
    Test number
    879709676162
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisey
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres close to limits and various cuts (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass136,382 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,382 miles
    Test number
    817880210861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,124 miles (+7,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,124 miles
    Test number
    933019418453
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All valves (5.2.3 (j))
  11. Pass122,688 miles (+6,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,688 miles
    Test number
    983851102607
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass116,308 miles (+8,124)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,308 miles
    Test number
    795566469384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,184 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,184 miles
    Test number
    580905931761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,628 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,628 miles
    Test number
    559737404381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,584 miles (+10,435)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,584 miles
    Test number
    589580704369
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass92,149 miles (+11,939)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,149 miles
    Test number
    418919693284
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass80,210 miles (+10,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,210 miles
    Test number
    809500202349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass69,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,572 miles
    Test number
    469560901303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,572 miles (+6,783)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,572 miles
    Test number
    368660501375
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteREAR BUMP STOPS PERISHED==OSR COIL SPRING CORRODING==RECC BFC==FR DISCS POOR FEEDING BACK UNDER BEAKING==OSF TYRE 3,40MM NSF 2,69MM WEARING EDGES
  20. Pass62,789 miles (+4,613)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,789 miles
    Test number
    673897680206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,176 miles (+5,498)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,176 miles
    Test number
    364007889407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,678 miles (+5,760)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,678 miles
    Test number
    622566598245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,918 miles
    Test number
    101347197216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,918 miles (+13,793)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,918 miles
    Test number
    162636497284
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass33,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,125 miles
    Test number
    884224066264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 HFR

Does S40 HFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 HFR is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 HFR?
The MOT on S40 HFR is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 HFR done?
S40 HFR was recorded at 157,909 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 6,308 miles a year.
Has S40 HFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 HFR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 HFR 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 HFR find?
S40 HFR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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