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Audi A4

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 2,671 cc

S4 XWCMOT history

S4 XWC is a yellow petrol Audi A4 first used on 14 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

S4 XWC yellow Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,081 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 XWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,671 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 XWC was last recorded at 83,081 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 2,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Nov 2009: 43,513 miles, lower than 170,020 miles on 23 Oct 2008.

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
80,935 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,146 miles
Average per year
2,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,081 miles
  • 2025 – 80,935 miles
  • 2024 – 79,348 miles
  • 2022 – 78,699 miles
  • 2021 – 76,158 miles
  • 2020 – 74,592 miles
  • 2018 – 71,979 miles
  • 2015 – 65,749 miles
  • 2014 – 59,653 miles
  • 2013 – 54,990 miles
  • 2012 – 51,697 miles
  • 2011 – 49,031 miles
  • 2010 – 46,246 miles
  • 2009 – 43,513 miles
  • 2008 – 170,020 miles
  • 2007 – 36,084 miles
  • 2006 – 32,399 miles
  • 2005 – 29,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,081 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,081 miles (+2,146)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,081 miles
    Test number
    172091475666
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass80,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,935 miles
    Test number
    403618890535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,935 miles (+1,587)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,935 miles
    Test number
    706604456570
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,348 miles (+649)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    992683335437
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass78,699 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,699 miles
    Test number
    773930744279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail78,691 miles (+2,533)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,691 miles
    Test number
    849185149911
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,158 miles (+1,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,158 miles
    Test number
    677404410337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,592 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,592 miles
    Test number
    349418020700
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner , front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail74,592 miles (+2,613)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,592 miles
    Test number
    663317564636
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner , front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,979 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,979 miles
    Test number
    620113249259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,643 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,643 miles
    Test number
    434170563795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,749 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,749 miles
    Test number
    489097078927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,653 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,653 miles
    Test number
    165210994289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,990 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,990 miles
    Test number
    148892603311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,697 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,697 miles
    Test number
    966279292211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,031 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,031 miles
    Test number
    836767381205
    • NoteOffside front tyre perrished on outer wall

  17. Fail49,029 miles (+2,783)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,029 miles
    Test number
    437207581209
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perrished on outer wall

  18. Pass46,246 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,246 miles
    Test number
    834375000336
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail46,244 miles (+2,731)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,244 miles
    Test number
    880855100304
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass43,513 miles (-126,507)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,513 miles
    Test number
    331006919316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass170,020 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    170,020 miles
    Test number
    412947598267
    • NoteChild seat in rear
    • NoteExhaust rear bracket brokern
    • NoteFront and rear pads getting low
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted and engine under tray fitted

  22. Fail170,020 miles (+133,936)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,020 miles
    Test number
    962567898266
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat in rear
    • NoteExhaust rear bracket brokern
    • NoteFront and rear pads getting low
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted and engine under tray fitted

  23. Pass36,084 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,084 miles
    Test number
    433970817301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,399 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,399 miles
    Test number
    920870096216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,353 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    29,353 miles
    Test number
    753838915344
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S4 XWC

Does S4 XWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 XWC is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 XWC?
The MOT on S4 XWC is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 XWC done?
S4 XWC was recorded at 83,081 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,636 miles a year.
Has S4 XWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 XWC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 XWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 XWC find?
S4 XWC passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 10 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 7 more.

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