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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc

S49 TNMMOT history

S49 TNM is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 24 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 165,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2024
Mileage
165,659 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S49 TNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S49 TNM was last recorded at 165,659 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Oct 2007: 44,461 miles, lower than 48,769 miles on 11 Oct 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,655 miles · 26 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,659 miles
  • 2022 – 158,466 miles
  • 2021 – 157,220 miles
  • 2020 – 147,785 miles
  • 2019 – 139,705 miles
  • 2018 – 131,312 miles
  • 2017 – 124,419 miles
  • 2016 – 109,970 miles
  • 2015 – 90,136 miles
  • 2014 – 85,967 miles
  • 2013 – 81,837 miles
  • 2012 – 77,997 miles
  • 2011 – 73,431 miles
  • 2009 – 61,161 miles
  • 2008 – 49,979 miles
  • 2007 – 44,461 miles
  • 2006 – 48,769 miles
  • 2005 – 37,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,659 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to centre silencer small hole

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has moderate corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,659 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    165,659 miles
    Test number
    813923836973
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail165,655 miles (+7,189)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,655 miles
    Test number
    611220198772
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass158,466 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,466 miles
    Test number
    335245433754
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to centre silencer small hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  4. Fail158,465 miles (+1,245)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,465 miles
    Test number
    515089951944
    • MajorEmissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 1st of 2,as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage,keeping dirt out (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to centre silencer small hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  5. Pass157,220 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,220 miles
    Test number
    851693911270
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section pinhole (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail157,219 miles (+9,434)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,219 miles
    Test number
    424653663322
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn first one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section pinhole (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2nd one of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass147,785 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    147,785 miles
    Test number
    122037992722
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail147,784 miles (+8,079)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,784 miles
    Test number
    917962248224
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached 1st one of 2,bush pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nslight cracking,down to aprox 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass139,705 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    139,705 miles
    Test number
    434450094423
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear door lower mouldings insecure at 1 end

  10. Fail139,705 miles (+8,393)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,705 miles
    Test number
    669602748873
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp on (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear door lower mouldings insecure at 1 end

  11. Pass131,312 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    131,312 miles
    Test number
    464130577304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald outer edge,getting low in middle

  12. Fail131,312 miles (+6,893)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,312 miles
    Test number
    962585643493
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald outer edge,getting low in middle
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass124,419 miles (+14,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,419 miles
    Test number
    320914601936
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass109,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,970 miles
    Test number
    964291130609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,969 miles (+19,833)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,969 miles
    Test number
    348021992428
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass90,136 miles (+4,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,136 miles
    Test number
    484547896809
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass85,967 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,967 miles
    Test number
    218762554082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer wal perishing slightly

  18. Fail85,963 miles (+4,126)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,963 miles
    Test number
    869141054044
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer wal perishing slightly

  19. Pass81,837 miles (+3,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,837 miles
    Test number
    446994343022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass77,997 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,997 miles
    Test number
    299193252024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Fail77,997 miles (+4,566)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,997 miles
    Test number
    795251452051
    • DangerousCentre exhaust mounting bracket fouling on fuel hose
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass73,431 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,431 miles
    Test number
    625656961024
    • NoteBoth o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs lipped and inner surfaces rusty

  23. Fail73,431 miles (+12,270)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,431 miles
    Test number
    715553561017
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs lipped and inner surfaces rusty

  24. Pass61,161 miles (+11,182)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,161 miles
    Test number
    913175099260
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight movement in osf seat back

  25. Pass49,979 miles (+5,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,979 miles
    Test number
    541629988217
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass44,461 miles (-4,308)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,461 miles
    Test number
    734033887221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,769 miles (+11,033)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,769 miles
    Test number
    570714886260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    37,736 miles
    Test number
    910185485258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S49 TNM

Does S49 TNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S49 TNM expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S49 TNM?
The MOT on S49 TNM expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S49 TNM done?
S49 TNM was recorded at 165,659 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 7,124 miles a year.
Has S49 TNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 TNM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S49 TNM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S49 TNM find?
S49 TNM passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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