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Audi S4

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,671 cc

S4 PBXMOT history

S4 PBX is a blue petrol Audi S4 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 181,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
181,211 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 PBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,671 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 PBX was last recorded at 181,211 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 4,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,024 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,187 miles
Average per year
6,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,211 miles
  • 2025 – 177,024 miles
  • 2024 – 169,992 miles
  • 2023 – 163,570 miles
  • 2022 – 161,054 miles
  • 2021 – 155,235 miles
  • 2020 – 144,420 miles
  • 2019 – 130,762 miles
  • 2018 – 122,017 miles
  • 2017 – 114,060 miles
  • 2016 – 105,553 miles
  • 2015 – 98,104 miles
  • 2014 – 97,698 miles
  • 2013 – 96,821 miles
  • 2012 – 93,556 miles
  • 2010 – 89,205 miles
  • 2009 – 81,867 miles
  • 2008 – 76,323 miles
  • 2007 – 66,771 miles
  • 2006 – 61,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,211 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive oil on engine undertray

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Diff oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,211 miles (+4,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    181,211 miles
    Test number
    230006149263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass177,024 miles (+7,032)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    177,024 miles
    Test number
    906194699915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,992 miles (+6,422)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    169,992 miles
    Test number
    462844898788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,570 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,570 miles
    Test number
    232807456072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,054 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,054 miles
    Test number
    278456129545
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank strap corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail160,942 miles (+5,707)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,942 miles
    Test number
    550196717029
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass155,235 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,235 miles
    Test number
    799848185027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail155,232 miles (+10,812)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,232 miles
    Test number
    435368863563
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,420 miles (+13,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,420 miles
    Test number
    608296625428
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,762 miles (+8,745)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,762 miles
    Test number
    455189616100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,017 miles (+7,957)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,017 miles
    Test number
    339375305750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,060 miles (+8,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,060 miles
    Test number
    734538005773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass105,553 miles (+52)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,553 miles
    Test number
    375842853270
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger missing, system still supported.
    • AdvisorySlight play to inner tie rod ball joint.

  14. Fail105,501 miles (+7,397)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,501 miles
    Test number
    686682389697
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger missing, system still supported.
    • AdvisorySlight play to inner tie rod ball joint.

  15. Pass98,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,104 miles
    Test number
    789358225111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,104 miles (+406)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,104 miles
    Test number
    646628725132
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail97,698 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,698 miles
    Test number
    237336714390
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass97,698 miles (+877)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,698 miles
    Test number
    686816114360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass96,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,821 miles
    Test number
    346628583227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

  20. Fail96,821 miles (+5)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,821 miles
    Test number
    439128183263
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

  21. Fail96,816 miles (+3,260)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,816 miles
    Test number
    838935573203
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass93,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,556 miles
    Test number
    897656992018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail93,556 miles (+4,351)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,556 miles
    Test number
    959194092075
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass89,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,205 miles
    Test number
    383343610355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail89,205 miles (+7,338)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,205 miles
    Test number
    640523110338
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass81,867 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,867 miles
    Test number
    810934629316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass76,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    653528488229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Fail76,323 miles (+9,552)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    420724888221
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass66,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,771 miles
    Test number
    943451457044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail66,771 miles (+5,617)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,771 miles
    Test number
    802990357027
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  31. Pass61,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,154 miles
    Test number
    134926946158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail61,154 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,154 miles
    Test number
    273346046144
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about S4 PBX

Does S4 PBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 PBX is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 PBX?
The MOT on S4 PBX is valid until 21 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 PBX done?
S4 PBX was recorded at 181,211 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 6,059 miles a year.
Has S4 PBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 PBX has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S4 PBX 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 PBX find?
S4 PBX passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm.; nearside rear parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated.

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