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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,671 cc

S45 DFCMOT history

S45 DFC is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 214,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
214,625 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 DFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,671 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 DFC was last recorded at 214,625 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 3,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,319 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,306 miles
Average per year
4,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,625 miles
  • 2024 – 211,319 miles
  • 2018 – 206,800 miles
  • 2017 – 206,781 miles
  • 2016 – 201,930 miles
  • 2015 – 197,748 miles
  • 2014 – 193,166 miles
  • 2013 – 186,960 miles
  • 2012 – 179,472 miles
  • 2011 – 168,514 miles
  • 2010 – 160,206 miles
  • 2009 – 150,810 miles
  • 2008 – 146,207 miles
  • 2007 – 142,311 miles
  • 2006 – 135,684 miles
  • 2005 – 128,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,625 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory13 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,625 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    214,625 miles
    Test number
    980735935166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass211,319 miles (+4,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    211,319 miles
    Test number
    948046887633
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass206,800 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    206,800 miles
    Test number
    586056689539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass206,781 miles (+4,851)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    206,781 miles
    Test number
    182688460379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass201,930 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    201,930 miles
    Test number
    583083527247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail201,930 miles (+4,182)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,930 miles
    Test number
    591648195817
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked in treads and sidewall

  7. Pass197,748 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    197,748 miles
    Test number
    359848955062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail197,748 miles (+4,582)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,748 miles
    Test number
    695977255012
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass193,166 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    193,166 miles
    Test number
    469915364070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f front door stiff to open from inside

  10. Fail193,166 miles (+6,206)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,166 miles
    Test number
    605985864049
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f front door stiff to open from inside

  11. Pass186,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    186,960 miles
    Test number
    779385663060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail186,960 miles (+7,488)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,960 miles
    Test number
    985334563060
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside 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 constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass179,472 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    179,472 miles
    Test number
    618734432088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp lit
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail179,472 miles (+10,958)6 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,472 miles
    Test number
    116832232451
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp lit
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass168,514 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    168,514 miles
    Test number
    105586321050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering component

  16. Fail168,514 miles (+8,308)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,514 miles
    Test number
    756075221036
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake servo hose perished
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering component

  17. Pass160,206 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    160,206 miles
    Test number
    222066130028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail160,206 miles (+9,396)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,206 miles
    Test number
    713635330085
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass150,810 miles (+4,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    150,810 miles
    Test number
    541835539085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass146,207 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    146,207 miles
    Test number
    100321378445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass142,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    142,311 miles
    Test number
    240045667107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail142,311 miles (+6,627)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,311 miles
    Test number
    883042967173
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass135,684 miles (+7,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    135,684 miles
    Test number
    304920276199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass128,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    128,297 miles
    Test number
    234097155134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S45 DFC

Does S45 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S45 DFC is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S45 DFC?
The MOT on S45 DFC is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S45 DFC done?
S45 DFC was recorded at 214,625 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 4,207 miles a year.
Has S45 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 DFC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on S45 DFC 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 S45 DFC find?
S45 DFC passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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