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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

S40 TEYMOT history

S40 TEY is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 27 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

S40 TEY grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
140,711 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 TEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 TEY was last recorded at 140,711 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 2,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,780 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,931 miles
Average per year
7,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,711 miles
  • 2024 – 137,780 miles
  • 2023 – 134,547 miles
  • 2022 – 131,311 miles
  • 2021 – 127,104 miles
  • 2020 – 122,069 miles
  • 2019 – 111,557 miles
  • 2018 – 97,418 miles
  • 2016 – 92,583 miles
  • 2015 – 75,426 miles
  • 2014 – 64,250 miles
  • 2013 – 52,334 miles
  • 2012 – 40,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,711 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,711 miles (+2,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    140,711 miles
    Test number
    441935427977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass137,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,780 miles
    Test number
    627424533790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,780 miles (+3,233)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,780 miles
    Test number
    521391274839
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass134,547 miles (+3,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,547 miles
    Test number
    892814108324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass131,311 miles (+4,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,311 miles
    Test number
    730752131128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass127,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,104 miles
    Test number
    151487645607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail127,104 miles (+5,035)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,104 miles
    Test number
    393031684746
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass122,069 miles (+10,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,069 miles
    Test number
    432935665830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass111,557 miles (+14,139)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,557 miles
    Test number
    179357120586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,418 miles (+4,835)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,418 miles
    Test number
    356676986493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,583 miles (+17,157)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,583 miles
    Test number
    233628878179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,426 miles
    Test number
    807507815135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,421 miles (+11,171)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,421 miles
    Test number
    266697115449
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass64,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,250 miles
    Test number
    835464834106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,245 miles (+11,911)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,245 miles
    Test number
    158754434151
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Fail52,334 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,334 miles
    Test number
    606851923112
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  17. Pass52,334 miles (+11,335)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,334 miles
    Test number
    956841823121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,999 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,999 miles
    Test number
    608482802112
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S40 TEY

Does S40 TEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 TEY is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 TEY?
The MOT on S40 TEY is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 TEY done?
S40 TEY was recorded at 140,711 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,294 miles a year.
Has S40 TEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 TEY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 TEY 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 TEY find?
S40 TEY passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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