
Audi A4
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,986 cc
S50 SMXMOT history
S50 SMX is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 30 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,459 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 132,459 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,320 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S50 SMX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,986 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 30 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S50 SMX was last recorded at 132,459 miles on 18 Sept 2023, 3,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 129,342 miles · 30 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,117 miles
- Average per year
- 6,320 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 132,459 miles
- 2022 – 129,342 miles
- 2021 – 127,970 miles
- 2020 – 123,038 miles
- 2019 – 116,189 miles
- 2018 – 110,586 miles
- 2017 – 101,907 miles
- 2016 – 94,360 miles
- 2015 – 83,180 miles
- 2014 – 74,445 miles
- 2013 – 65,041 miles
- 2012 – 58,375 miles
- 2011 – 53,751 miles
- 2010 – 48,761 miles
- 2009 – 43,288 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Brake pipes above under trays
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 18 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,459 miles (+3,117)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 132,459 miles
- Test number
- 219222426125
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass129,342 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 129,342 miles
- Test number
- 536827081668
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail129,342 miles (+1,372)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,342 miles
- Test number
- 915206389902
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,970 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 127,970 miles
- Test number
- 472935759843
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,966 miles (+4,928)1 dangerous3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,966 miles
- Test number
- 945510812317
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Off side rear pad friction material insecure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,038 miles (+6,849)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 123,038 miles
- Test number
- 921448567811
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,189 miles (+5,603)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 116,189 miles
- Test number
- 480167083267
- AdvisoryBrake pipes above under trays
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass110,586 miles (+8,679)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 110,586 miles
- Test number
- 420986734799
- AdvisoryBrake pipes above under trays
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass101,907 miles (+7,547)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 101,907 miles
- Test number
- 855486384984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,360 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 94,360 miles
- Test number
- 512079748359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,339 miles (+11,159)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,339 miles
- Test number
- 323752676601
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened overheated (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass83,180 miles (+8,735)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 83,180 miles
- Test number
- 286457345109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,445 miles (+9,404)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 74,445 miles
- Test number
- 226950024431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,041 miles (+6,666)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 65,041 miles
- Test number
- 896934033191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,375 miles (+4,624)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2013
- Odometer
- 58,375 miles
- Test number
- 369783122122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,751 miles (+4,990)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2012
- Odometer
- 53,751 miles
- Test number
- 498121731187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,761 miles (+5,473)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2011
- Odometer
- 48,761 miles
- Test number
- 830403530181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,288 miles (+2,966)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2010
- Odometer
- 43,288 miles
- Test number
- 744563639182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,322 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 40,322 miles
- Test number
- 753309549061
- NoteRear/brakes/pads/starting/to/get/low
Questions about S50 SMX
- Does S50 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S50 SMX expired on 17 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S50 SMX?
- The MOT on S50 SMX expired on 17 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S50 SMX done?
- S50 SMX was recorded at 132,459 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2023, an average of 6,320 miles a year.
- Has S50 SMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S50 SMX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on S50 SMX 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 S50 SMX find?
- S50 SMX passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2023 with 3 minor defects: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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