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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,671 cc

S4 EMLMOT history

S4 EML is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 14 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,043 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 EML
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
14 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 EML was last recorded at 126,043 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,780 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
263 miles
Average per year
3,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,043 miles
  • 2025 – 125,780 miles
  • 2024 – 125,548 miles
  • 2023 – 125,137 miles
  • 2022 – 123,722 miles
  • 2021 – 122,101 miles
  • 2020 – 120,498 miles
  • 2019 – 118,481 miles
  • 2018 – 116,587 miles
  • 2017 – 114,017 miles
  • 2016 – 109,548 miles
  • 2015 – 105,568 miles
  • 2014 – 101,333 miles
  • 2013 – 96,983 miles
  • 2012 – 93,856 miles
  • 2011 – 90,180 miles
  • 2010 – 85,467 miles
  • 2009 – 79,063 miles
  • 2008 – 73,486 miles
  • 2007 – 68,410 miles
  • 2006 – 64,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,043 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,043 miles (+263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,043 miles
    Test number
    825634505996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass125,780 miles (+232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,780 miles
    Test number
    424126482513
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass125,548 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,548 miles
    Test number
    293132589677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,137 miles (+1,415)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,137 miles
    Test number
    223966238869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner extreme of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged, but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper control arm bushes split, but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass123,722 miles (+1,621)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,722 miles
    Test number
    266976001919
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers juddering

  6. Pass122,101 miles (+1,603)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,101 miles
    Test number
    607448526655
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive nsf slight oil leak front engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf to l/h inner bush starting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf top r/h inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded on outer skin

  7. Pass120,498 miles (+2,017)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,498 miles
    Test number
    912998177199
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources inopp (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens starting to deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,481 miles (+1,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,481 miles
    Test number
    730434807255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass116,587 miles (+2,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,587 miles
    Test number
    519626082852
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass114,017 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,017 miles
    Test number
    967981051239
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail114,015 miles (+4,467)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,015 miles
    Test number
    319407890445
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass109,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,548 miles
    Test number
    489603505987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,547 miles (+3,979)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,547 miles
    Test number
    742170831894
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass105,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,568 miles
    Test number
    858451865015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,566 miles (+42)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,566 miles
    Test number
    145131965078
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)

  16. Fail105,524 miles (+4,191)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,524 miles
    Test number
    595086855074
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSidewalls of both rear tyres are perished and cracked

  17. Fail101,333 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,333 miles
    Test number
    389039344009
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  18. Pass101,333 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,333 miles
    Test number
    579949544055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,983 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,983 miles
    Test number
    126728333005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,856 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,856 miles
    Test number
    996088652007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,180 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,180 miles
    Test number
    608280861090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,467 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,467 miles
    Test number
    143714150411
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass85,467 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,467 miles
    Test number
    370604950048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,063 miles (+5,577)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,063 miles
    Test number
    132138759429
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass73,486 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,486 miles
    Test number
    953620768088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear diff seals, all 3 are leaking oil. Advise customer note only

  26. Fail73,486 miles (+5,076)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,486 miles
    Test number
    183019758464
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear diff seals, all 3 are leaking oil. Advise customer note only

  27. Pass68,410 miles (+4,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,410 miles
    Test number
    861612067036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail64,125 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,125 miles
    Test number
    473432456000
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass64,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,125 miles
    Test number
    781412356012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 EML

Does S4 EML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 EML is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 EML?
The MOT on S4 EML is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 EML done?
S4 EML was recorded at 126,043 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,091 miles a year.
Has S4 EML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 EML has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on S4 EML 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 EML find?
S4 EML passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge.

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