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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

S44 VADMOT history

S44 VAD is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 20 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 180,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

S44 VAD grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
180,430 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 VAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 VAD was last recorded at 180,430 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,404 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
7,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,430 miles
  • 2025 – 174,368 miles
  • 2024 – 173,584 miles
  • 2023 – 169,404 miles
  • 2021 – 169,337 miles
  • 2020 – 162,937 miles
  • 2019 – 152,453 miles
  • 2018 – 140,945 miles
  • 2017 – 130,794 miles
  • 2016 – 125,823 miles
  • 2015 – 119,632 miles
  • 2014 – 114,959 miles
  • 2013 – 110,745 miles
  • 2012 – 104,122 miles
  • 2011 – 99,026 miles
  • 2010 – 86,573 miles
  • 2009 – 67,485 miles
  • 2008 – 46,048 miles
  • 2006 – 28,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,430 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • All front suspension bushs Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,430 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    180,430 miles
    Test number
    939811153615
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail180,404 miles (+6,036)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,404 miles
    Test number
    832139376596
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BADLY WORN
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass174,368 miles (+784)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    174,368 miles
    Test number
    187004763873
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass173,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    173,584 miles
    Test number
    584772311062
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension bushs Worn, not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail173,584 miles (+4,180)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,584 miles
    Test number
    533319988669
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91W (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension bushs Worn, not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass169,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    169,404 miles
    Test number
    347747661155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail169,404 miles (+67)2 dangerous2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,404 miles
    Test number
    789182311266
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached bush also is in a very poor condition (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail169,337 miles (+6,400)3 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,337 miles
    Test number
    216285049535
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & Rear Suspension Bushes Deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass162,937 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    162,937 miles
    Test number
    134755405514
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail162,937 miles (+10,484)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,937 miles
    Test number
    199185696105
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass152,453 miles (+11,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,453 miles
    Test number
    119263800509
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass140,945 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    140,945 miles
    Test number
    987499362320
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Fail140,816 miles (+10,022)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,816 miles
    Test number
    695380246429
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass130,794 miles (+4,971)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    130,794 miles
    Test number
    653549394264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,823 miles (+6,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,823 miles
    Test number
    313510076938
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass119,632 miles (+4,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,632 miles
    Test number
    559186649621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass114,959 miles (+4,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    114,959 miles
    Test number
    699638124350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass110,745 miles (+6,623)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    110,745 miles
    Test number
    368815143317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    104,122 miles
    Test number
    906900542328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,120 miles (+5,094)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,120 miles
    Test number
    108940042389
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass99,026 miles (+12,453)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    99,026 miles
    Test number
    685560541316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,573 miles (+19,088)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,573 miles
    Test number
    923232140349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteREAR PADS WEARING LOW

  23. Pass67,485 miles (+21,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,485 miles
    Test number
    103666959346
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass46,048 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,048 miles
    Test number
    551887158396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,721 miles (+15,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,721 miles
    Test number
    164664898114
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass28,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,448 miles
    Test number
    951449456243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 VAD

Does S44 VAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 VAD is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 VAD?
The MOT on S44 VAD is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 VAD done?
S44 VAD was recorded at 180,430 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 7,608 miles a year.
Has S44 VAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 VAD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 VAD 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 VAD find?
S44 VAD passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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