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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,671 cc

S40 YEAMOT history

S40 YEA is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 5 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 187,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2024
Mileage
187,117 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 YEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,671 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S40 YEA was last recorded at 187,117 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 1,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,687 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,430 miles
Average per year
5,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,117 miles
  • 2025 – 185,687 miles
  • 2023 – 178,038 miles
  • 2022 – 173,188 miles
  • 2021 – 168,384 miles
  • 2020 – 162,730 miles
  • 2019 – 158,959 miles
  • 2018 – 158,235 miles
  • 2017 – 157,971 miles
  • 2016 – 156,841 miles
  • 2015 – 151,904 miles
  • 2014 – 150,120 miles
  • 2013 – 145,110 miles
  • 2012 – 135,576 miles
  • 2011 – 125,683 miles
  • 2010 – 117,051 miles
  • 2009 – 102,520 miles
  • 2008 – 93,445 miles
  • 2007 – 81,434 miles
  • 2006 – 75,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail187,117 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Corrosion on under body components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s/f inner cv boot perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail187,117 miles (+1,430)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,117 miles
    Test number
    255090310054
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail185,687 miles (+7,649)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,687 miles
    Test number
    359344393243
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak lower radiator pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,038 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    178,038 miles
    Test number
    374504093287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail178,036 miles (+4,848)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,036 miles
    Test number
    492937862611
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front suspension arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,188 miles (+4,804)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    173,188 miles
    Test number
    470320726072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass168,384 miles (+5,654)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,384 miles
    Test number
    982575804004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass162,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    162,730 miles
    Test number
    327841257883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail162,730 miles (+6)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,730 miles
    Test number
    202476551323
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail162,724 miles (+3,765)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,724 miles
    Test number
    266637326605
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn left (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly handbrake (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  10. Pass158,959 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,959 miles
    Test number
    660941626486
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on under body components

  11. Fail158,958 miles (+723)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,958 miles
    Test number
    537205965738
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on under body components

  12. Pass158,235 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    158,235 miles
    Test number
    920295942080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass157,971 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    157,971 miles
    Test number
    772495028013
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner cv boot perished
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  14. Fail157,961 miles (+1,120)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,961 miles
    Test number
    220147454450
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner cv boot perished
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  15. Pass156,841 miles (+4,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    156,841 miles
    Test number
    444737123740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass151,904 miles (+127)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    151,904 miles
    Test number
    649651559635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with lowered suspension

  17. Fail151,777 miles (+1,657)2 failures3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,777 miles
    Test number
    661288795332
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bushing (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb incorrectly (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with lowered suspension

  18. Pass150,120 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    150,120 miles
    Test number
    646648694270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass145,110 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    145,110 miles
    Test number
    368656303363
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

  20. Fail145,110 miles (+9,534)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,110 miles
    Test number
    716776103318
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

  21. Pass135,576 miles (+9,893)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    135,576 miles
    Test number
    305082272423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass125,683 miles (+8,632)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    125,683 miles
    Test number
    776506941252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass117,051 miles (+14,531)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    117,051 miles
    Test number
    390545270461
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly.

  24. Pass102,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    102,520 miles
    Test number
    794540569274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail102,520 miles (+9,075)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,520 miles
    Test number
    173667559227
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and pitted

  26. Pass93,445 miles (+12,011)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    93,445 miles
    Test number
    792017158176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass81,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    81,434 miles
    Test number
    251751247448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail81,434 miles (+5,620)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,434 miles
    Test number
    473211347107
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass75,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    75,814 miles
    Test number
    302013646106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail75,814 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,814 miles
    Test number
    283353846156
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  31. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    653573155129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 YEA

Does S40 YEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 YEA expired on 8 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 YEA?
The MOT on S40 YEA expired on 8 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 YEA done?
S40 YEA was recorded at 187,117 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 5,523 miles a year.
Has S40 YEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 YEA has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 YEA 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 YEA find?
S40 YEA failed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; rear exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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