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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

S43 YAVMOT history

S43 YAV is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 7 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 142,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
142,386 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 YAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 YAV was last recorded at 142,386 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,383 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,386 miles
  • 2024 – 136,930 miles
  • 2023 – 133,113 miles
  • 2022 – 131,936 miles
  • 2021 – 130,385 miles
  • 2020 – 127,349 miles
  • 2019 – 123,484 miles
  • 2018 – 120,169 miles
  • 2017 – 118,833 miles
  • 2016 – 116,125 miles
  • 2015 – 113,239 miles
  • 2014 – 110,823 miles
  • 2013 – 105,907 miles
  • 2012 – 99,126 miles
  • 2011 – 90,038 miles
  • 2010 – 83,753 miles
  • 2009 – 76,938 miles
  • 2008 – 69,130 miles
  • 2006 – 69,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,386 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,386 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    142,386 miles
    Test number
    245164901312
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,383 miles (+5,453)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,383 miles
    Test number
    721505231619
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,930 miles
    Test number
    278208962293
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail136,930 miles (+3,817)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,930 miles
    Test number
    801814568461
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,113 miles (+1,177)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,113 miles
    Test number
    899453171687
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective reflector discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,936 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,936 miles
    Test number
    814583832284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,934 miles (+1,549)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,934 miles
    Test number
    646716121624
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass130,385 miles (+3,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,385 miles
    Test number
    300732490644
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp reflector deteriorated

  9. Pass127,349 miles (+3,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,349 miles
    Test number
    449517253026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight reflector deteriorated

  10. Pass123,484 miles (+3,315)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,484 miles
    Test number
    958033840000
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass120,169 miles (+14)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,169 miles
    Test number
    840252473238
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective reflector (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle carrier bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryVarious front supension arm bushes have movement

  12. Fail120,155 miles (+1,322)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,155 miles
    Test number
    550753738939
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT OF TWO (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR OF TWO (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter Exhaust is starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF TWO (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass118,833 miles (+2,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,833 miles
    Test number
    116975482773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass116,125 miles (+2,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,125 miles
    Test number
    139924942753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass113,239 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,239 miles
    Test number
    357794272538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,823 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,823 miles
    Test number
    449591744201
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  17. Fail110,814 miles (+4,907)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,814 miles
    Test number
    269929434246
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass105,907 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,907 miles
    Test number
    315966003465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail105,778 miles (+6,652)3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,778 miles
    Test number
    778670303296
    • DangerousFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass99,126 miles (+9,088)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,126 miles
    Test number
    306980702429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,038 miles
    Test number
    655739481154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,038 miles (+6,285)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,038 miles
    Test number
    246469181106
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass83,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,753 miles
    Test number
    324276890173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail83,753 miles (+6,815)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,753 miles
    Test number
    581666290159
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass76,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    76,938 miles
    Test number
    492016899189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail76,938 miles (+7,808)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,938 miles
    Test number
    892375399177
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass69,130 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,130 miles
    Test number
    224129998444
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteFront number plate deterioating
    • NoteStone chip to n/s headlamp

  28. Fail69,130 miles (+9)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,130 miles
    Test number
    101969998174
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteFront number plate deterioating
    • NoteStone chip to n/s headlamp

  29. Pass69,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,121 miles
    Test number
    554094656244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail69,121 miles13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,121 miles
    Test number
    664614536281
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S43 YAV

Does S43 YAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S43 YAV is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S43 YAV?
The MOT on S43 YAV is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S43 YAV done?
S43 YAV was recorded at 142,386 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,803 miles a year.
Has S43 YAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 YAV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S43 YAV 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 S43 YAV find?
S43 YAV passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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