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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,671 cc

S40 VUMMOT history

S40 VUM is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 9 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 163,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
163,857 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 VUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,671 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 VUM was last recorded at 163,857 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 3,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,960 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,897 miles
Average per year
4,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,857 miles
  • 2023 – 159,960 miles
  • 2022 – 156,948 miles
  • 2020 – 154,373 miles
  • 2019 – 152,629 miles
  • 2018 – 150,547 miles
  • 2017 – 147,698 miles
  • 2016 – 144,755 miles
  • 2015 – 142,198 miles
  • 2014 – 139,574 miles
  • 2013 – 137,287 miles
  • 2012 – 133,966 miles
  • 2011 – 127,982 miles
  • 2010 – 120,530 miles
  • 2009 – 113,837 miles
  • 2008 – 106,345 miles
  • 2007 – 98,794 miles
  • 2006 – 89,357 miles
  • 2005 – 81,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,857 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill (7.1.1 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both sill covers slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,857 miles (+3,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,857 miles
    Test number
    195190218057
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,960 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,960 miles
    Test number
    526766468286
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sill covers slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  3. Fail159,960 miles (+3,012)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,960 miles
    Test number
    867866908789
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sill covers slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  4. Pass156,948 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,948 miles
    Test number
    458549217982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail156,779 miles (+2,406)1 dangerous2 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,779 miles
    Test number
    926227662228
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative SENSOR IS BROKEN (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective HAZY (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective HAZY (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED/ROTTEN (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRUST ON MULIPLE UNDER-BODY REARSUSPENSION ARMS
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MULTIPLE FLEXI HOSE'S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE RETAINING CLIPS CORRDED BUT HOSES SECURE
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working SPOILER STOP LIGHT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass154,373 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    154,373 miles
    Test number
    993842811557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail154,373 miles (+1,744)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,373 miles
    Test number
    788792546996
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass152,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    152,629 miles
    Test number
    260837754682
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail152,629 miles (+2,082)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,629 miles
    Test number
    907519003253
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass150,547 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    150,547 miles
    Test number
    757629600004
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust clamp snapped.

  11. Fail150,547 miles (+2,849)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,547 miles
    Test number
    373308070478
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust clamp snapped.

  12. Pass147,698 miles (+1)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    147,698 miles
    Test number
    811975675056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NSF Lower, bent suspension has movement in inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded where it connects into rear section. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush OSF Lower, bent suspension arm has play in inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play, drivers seat frame.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre under-inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Back box clamp has one part of clamp rotten but still secure and gas tight.

  13. Fail147,697 miles (+2,942)1 failure15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,697 miles
    Test number
    953225757153
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NSF Lower, bent suspension has movement in inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded where it connects into rear section. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush OSF Lower, bent suspension arm has play in inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play, drivers seat frame.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre under-inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Back box clamp has one part of clamp rotten but still secure and gas tight.

  14. Pass144,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    144,755 miles
    Test number
    650714893265
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail144,755 miles (+2,557)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,755 miles
    Test number
    290873823819
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass142,198 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    142,198 miles
    Test number
    729839236496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail142,195 miles (+2,621)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,195 miles
    Test number
    124044222915
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail139,574 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,574 miles
    Test number
    225605264257
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteExhaust deterioted

  19. Pass139,574 miles (+2,287)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    139,574 miles
    Test number
    366415764439
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteExhaust deterioted

  20. Pass137,287 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    137,287 miles
    Test number
    645897063259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail137,284 miles (+3,318)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,284 miles
    Test number
    308586663492
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  22. Fail133,966 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,966 miles
    Test number
    186787152247
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll front upper suspension arm inner bushes split

  23. Pass133,966 miles (+5,984)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    133,966 miles
    Test number
    636777452290
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll front upper suspension arm inner bushes split

  24. Pass127,982 miles (+7,452)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    127,982 miles
    Test number
    148719561248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass120,530 miles (+6,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    120,530 miles
    Test number
    171127460254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass113,837 miles (+7,492)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    113,837 miles
    Test number
    683929959253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass106,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    106,345 miles
    Test number
    860524868276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail106,345 miles (+7,551)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,345 miles
    Test number
    603172068250
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  29. Pass98,794 miles (+9,437)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    98,794 miles
    Test number
    541437467254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass89,357 miles (+7,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    89,357 miles
    Test number
    370615656403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass81,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    81,445 miles
    Test number
    511420975235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 VUM

Does S40 VUM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 VUM expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 VUM?
The MOT on S40 VUM expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 VUM done?
S40 VUM was recorded at 163,857 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 4,212 miles a year.
Has S40 VUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 VUM has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 VUM 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 VUM find?
S40 VUM passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill.

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