Audi A4
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,986 cc
S44 ESMMOT history
S44 ESM is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 163,598 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 163,598 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,142 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S44 ESM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,986 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S44 ESM was last recorded at 163,598 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 3,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,398 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,200 miles
- Average per year
- 8,142 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,598 miles
- 2025 – 160,398 miles
- 2024 – 155,583 miles
- 2023 – 150,646 miles
- 2022 – 141,873 miles
- 2021 – 134,123 miles
- 2020 – 130,701 miles
- 2019 – 122,054 miles
- 2017 – 110,867 miles
- 2016 – 102,223 miles
- 2015 – 93,694 miles
- 2014 – 83,552 miles
- 2013 – 69,130 miles
- 2012 – 57,310 miles
- 2011 – 46,963 miles
- 2010 – 36,874 miles
- 2009 – 28,974 miles
- 2008 – 21,732 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,598 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,598 miles (+3,200)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 163,598 miles
- Test number
- 741832271355
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass160,398 miles (+52)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 160,398 miles
- Test number
- 437698679418
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail160,346 miles (+4,763)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,346 miles
- Test number
- 493546708772
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Fuel system component leaking Rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel cooler under floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,583 miles (+130)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 155,583 miles
- Test number
- 383614656130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,453 miles (+4,807)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,453 miles
- Test number
- 566999276333
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass150,646 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 150,646 miles
- Test number
- 494529240313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail150,644 miles (+8,771)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,644 miles
- Test number
- 592110320047
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,873 miles (+7,750)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 141,873 miles
- Test number
- 314855050634
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass134,123 miles (+3,422)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 134,123 miles
- Test number
- 429824101111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,701 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 130,701 miles
- Test number
- 873808818432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,701 miles (+8,647)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,701 miles
- Test number
- 242820547309
- MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
Pass122,054 miles (+11,187)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 122,054 miles
- Test number
- 192203459342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,867 miles (+8,644)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 110,867 miles
- Test number
- 389272302901
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass102,223 miles (+13)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 102,223 miles
- Test number
- 332542097685
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail102,210 miles (+8,516)1 failure9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,210 miles
- Test number
- 707306117334
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass93,694 miles (+10,142)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 93,694 miles
- Test number
- 751849456649
- 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)
Pass83,552 miles (+14,422)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 83,552 miles
- Test number
- 676533204350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,130 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 69,130 miles
- Test number
- 948565013340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,130 miles (+11,820)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,130 miles
- Test number
- 506405013398
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass57,310 miles (+10,347)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 57,310 miles
- Test number
- 346742632393
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass46,963 miles (+10,089)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 46,963 miles
- Test number
- 496574831311
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,874 miles (+7,900)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 36,874 miles
- Test number
- 873373170249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,974 miles (+7,242)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 28,974 miles
- Test number
- 840182179286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 21,732 miles
- Test number
- 374237868228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S44 ESM
- Does S44 ESM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 ESM is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S44 ESM?
- The MOT on S44 ESM is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S44 ESM done?
- S44 ESM was recorded at 163,598 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 8,142 miles a year.
- Has S44 ESM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S44 ESM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S44 ESM 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 S44 ESM find?
- S44 ESM passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 2 more.
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