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Audi A4

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 2,671 cc

S40 YEHMOT history

S40 YEH is a yellow petrol Audi A4 first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 182,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
182,297 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 YEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,671 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 YEH was last recorded at 182,297 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,301 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
996 miles
Average per year
5,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,297 miles
  • 2024 – 181,301 miles
  • 2023 – 178,468 miles
  • 2022 – 176,981 miles
  • 2021 – 175,766 miles
  • 2017 – 169,743 miles
  • 2016 – 162,453 miles
  • 2015 – 154,403 miles
  • 2014 – 140,698 miles
  • 2013 – 131,466 miles
  • 2011 – 120,379 miles
  • 2009 – 109,877 miles
  • 2008 – 105,586 miles
  • 2007 – 101,308 miles
  • 2006 – 94,536 miles
  • 2005 – 83,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,297 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    182,297 miles
    Test number
    762841076847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail182,297 miles (+996)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,297 miles
    Test number
    591224602254
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass181,301 miles (+2,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    181,301 miles
    Test number
    841546172035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass178,468 miles (+1,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    178,468 miles
    Test number
    800612512764
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass176,981 miles (+1,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    176,981 miles
    Test number
    515921381249
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass175,766 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    175,766 miles
    Test number
    143240284826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail175,766 miles (+6,023)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,766 miles
    Test number
    697481555914
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass169,743 miles (+7,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    169,743 miles
    Test number
    136428219538
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  9. Pass162,453 miles (+8,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    162,453 miles
    Test number
    460395849440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated inner (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  10. Pass154,403 miles (+13,705)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    154,403 miles
    Test number
    548437985098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,698 miles (+9,232)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    140,698 miles
    Test number
    169735484032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Pass131,466 miles (+11,087)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    131,466 miles
    Test number
    157214663443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteSlight damage to O/S/F tyre sidewall
  13. Pass120,379 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,379 miles
    Test number
    865605701365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
  14. Fail120,375 miles (+4,802)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,375 miles
    Test number
    695194101330
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • NoteFront discs badly corroded
  15. Pass115,573 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    115,573 miles
    Test number
    649206041093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    109,877 miles
    Test number
    842781949396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,877 miles (+4,291)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,877 miles
    Test number
    353438839383
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass105,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    105,586 miles
    Test number
    230228538359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,586 miles (+4,278)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,586 miles
    Test number
    101073438395
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
  20. Pass101,308 miles (+6,772)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    101,308 miles
    Test number
    210338727382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,536 miles (+11,274)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    94,536 miles
    Test number
    560778326305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    83,262 miles
    Test number
    244220825324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 YEH

Does S40 YEH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 YEH expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 YEH?
The MOT on S40 YEH expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 YEH done?
S40 YEH was recorded at 182,297 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 5,018 miles a year.
Has S40 YEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 YEH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 YEH 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 YEH find?
S40 YEH passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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