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Audi S4 Avant

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 4,172 cc

S4 BCBMOT history

S4 BCB is a black petrol Audi S4 Avant first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
111,581 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 BCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S4 Avant
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 BCB was last recorded at 111,581 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 1,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,034 miles · 19 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,547 miles
Average per year
2,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,581 miles
  • 2024 – 110,034 miles
  • 2021 – 109,982 miles
  • 2020 – 109,513 miles
  • 2019 – 109,041 miles
  • 2018 – 107,225 miles
  • 2017 – 104,033 miles
  • 2016 – 99,163 miles
  • 2015 – 95,893 miles
  • 2014 – 91,977 miles
  • 2013 – 89,008 miles
  • 2012 – 86,384 miles
  • 2011 – 82,261 miles
  • 2010 – 78,262 miles
  • 2009 – 75,232 miles
  • 2008 – 70,903 miles
  • 2007 – 66,183 miles
  • 2006 – 60,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,581 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play towards the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Suspension components slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust very poor condition + rear sleeve clamp broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,581 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,581 miles
    Test number
    233291757993
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play towards the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail111,581 miles (+1,547)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,581 miles
    Test number
    715696802211
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working washer jet (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play towards the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,034 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    110,034 miles
    Test number
    599919006815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,982 miles (+469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,982 miles
    Test number
    664664664569
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank slightly loose bracket corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,513 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    109,513 miles
    Test number
    505486068370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,041 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,041 miles
    Test number
    213372543176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

  7. Fail109,039 miles (+1,814)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,039 miles
    Test number
    214029489768
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

  8. Pass107,225 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,225 miles
    Test number
    402472246599
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust very poor condition + rear sleeve clamp broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Fail107,225 miles (+3,192)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,225 miles
    Test number
    989021635401
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust very poor condition + rear sleeve clamp broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass104,033 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,033 miles
    Test number
    842250769892
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail104,033 miles (+4,870)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,033 miles
    Test number
    617654077416
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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 Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass99,163 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,163 miles
    Test number
    397090877576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,893 miles (+3,916)9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,893 miles
    Test number
    245794185049
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront & Rear Calipers Corroded
    • NoteOil Leak Rear Diff
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass91,977 miles (+2,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,977 miles
    Test number
    187335554450
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass89,008 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,008 miles
    Test number
    819925333076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,384 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,384 miles
    Test number
    996354042026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,261 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,261 miles
    Test number
    665323531013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,262 miles
    Test number
    171842560073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,262 miles (+3,030)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,262 miles
    Test number
    131592760037
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass75,232 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,232 miles
    Test number
    873671499008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,903 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,903 miles
    Test number
    682123798040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,183 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,183 miles
    Test number
    841738257014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,085 miles (+5,245)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,085 miles
    Test number
    644118747020
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass60,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,840 miles
    Test number
    853471256025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S4 BCB

Does S4 BCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 BCB expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 BCB?
The MOT on S4 BCB expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 BCB done?
S4 BCB was recorded at 111,581 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 2,602 miles a year.
Has S4 BCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 BCB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 BCB 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 S4 BCB find?
S4 BCB passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play towards the rear, and 1 more.

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