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Audi S4

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,671 cc

S48 DFCMOT history

S48 DFC is a blue petrol Audi S4 first used on 8 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
153,237 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S48 DFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,671 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S48 DFC was last recorded at 153,237 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,992 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
245 miles
Average per year
2,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,237 miles
  • 2025 – 152,992 miles
  • 2024 – 152,907 miles
  • 2023 – 152,371 miles
  • 2022 – 151,025 miles
  • 2019 – 150,448 miles
  • 2018 – 146,914 miles
  • 2017 – 145,938 miles
  • 2016 – 144,638 miles
  • 2015 – 142,450 miles
  • 2014 – 139,497 miles
  • 2012 – 134,361 miles
  • 2011 – 131,286 miles
  • 2009 – 128,094 miles
  • 2008 – 119,070 miles
  • 2006 – 111,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,237 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,237 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    153,237 miles
    Test number
    878824943621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,992 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    152,992 miles
    Test number
    360936201734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,907 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    152,907 miles
    Test number
    909470924587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,371 miles (+1,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    152,371 miles
    Test number
    475905996374
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass151,025 miles (+577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    151,025 miles
    Test number
    868874290529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass150,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,448 miles
    Test number
    505109769653
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail150,448 miles (+3,534)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,448 miles
    Test number
    254322887498
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre to rear mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass146,914 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,914 miles
    Test number
    411183315928
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail146,914 miles (+976)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,914 miles
    Test number
    201313415316
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass145,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,938 miles
    Test number
    472749739895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail145,938 miles (+1,300)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,938 miles
    Test number
    435668160546
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass144,638 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    144,638 miles
    Test number
    886062740098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail144,638 miles (+2,188)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,638 miles
    Test number
    847649724470
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass142,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    142,450 miles
    Test number
    386662130045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  15. Fail142,450 miles (+2,953)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,450 miles
    Test number
    276920309790
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  16. Pass139,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    139,497 miles
    Test number
    407853254112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail139,497 miles (+5,136)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,497 miles
    Test number
    306572444164
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass134,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    134,361 miles
    Test number
    319173042192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail134,361 miles (+3,075)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,361 miles
    Test number
    289490442431
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail131,286 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,286 miles
    Test number
    277260221157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass131,286 miles (+3,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    131,286 miles
    Test number
    859200321196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass128,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    128,094 miles
    Test number
    423410539496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail128,094 miles (+9,024)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,094 miles
    Test number
    111788829346
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass119,070 miles (+7,344)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    119,070 miles
    Test number
    113486688445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass111,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    111,726 miles
    Test number
    340209846440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail111,726 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,726 miles
    Test number
    433358146258
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about S48 DFC

Does S48 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S48 DFC is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S48 DFC?
The MOT on S48 DFC is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S48 DFC done?
S48 DFC was recorded at 153,237 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 2,068 miles a year.
Has S48 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S48 DFC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on S48 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 S48 DFC find?
S48 DFC passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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