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Audi A4

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc

S717 RBJMOT history

S717 RBJ is a grey petrol Audi A4 first used on 4 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 178,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2025
Mileage
178,856 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S717 RBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S717 RBJ was last recorded at 178,856 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 1,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,757 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,099 miles
Average per year
5,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,856 miles
  • 2023 – 177,757 miles
  • 2022 – 176,171 miles
  • 2021 – 174,536 miles
  • 2020 – 172,971 miles
  • 2019 – 170,459 miles
  • 2018 – 166,787 miles
  • 2017 – 161,518 miles
  • 2016 – 156,613 miles
  • 2015 – 148,403 miles
  • 2014 – 140,567 miles
  • 2013 – 131,648 miles
  • 2012 – 122,710 miles
  • 2011 – 113,204 miles
  • 2010 – 106,030 miles
  • 2009 – 94,117 miles
  • 2008 – 86,235 miles
  • 2006 – 80,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,856 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,856 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    178,856 miles
    Test number
    622905995230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass177,757 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    177,757 miles
    Test number
    574020051527
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage tank hose (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail177,756 miles (+1,585)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,756 miles
    Test number
    680259471147
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage tank hose (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass176,171 miles (+1,635)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    176,171 miles
    Test number
    292806560031
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass174,536 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    174,536 miles
    Test number
    708206743021
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail174,534 miles (+1,563)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,534 miles
    Test number
    438515097721
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass172,971 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    172,971 miles
    Test number
    456576207718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail172,925 miles (+2,466)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,925 miles
    Test number
    419818160462
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass170,459 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    170,459 miles
    Test number
    979456319999
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail170,417 miles (+3,630)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,417 miles
    Test number
    996046607405
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass166,787 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    166,787 miles
    Test number
    658006400210
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  12. Fail166,787 miles (+5,269)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,787 miles
    Test number
    567124172001
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  13. Pass161,518 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    161,518 miles
    Test number
    337535812603
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail161,518 miles (+4,905)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,518 miles
    Test number
    789087634332
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass156,613 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    156,613 miles
    Test number
    907243893012
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail156,613 miles (+8,210)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,613 miles
    Test number
    344109802364
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass148,403 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    148,403 miles
    Test number
    487013765094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAuxillary belt in poor condition
    • NoteExhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

  18. Fail148,403 miles (+7,836)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,403 miles
    Test number
    885633565078
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAuxillary belt in poor condition
    • NoteExhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

  19. Fail140,567 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,567 miles
    Test number
    256779374055
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass140,567 miles (+8,919)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    140,567 miles
    Test number
    316049274097
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass131,648 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    131,648 miles
    Test number
    425791583011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteExhaust rusted

  22. Fail131,648 miles (+8,938)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,648 miles
    Test number
    366381783023
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteExhaust rusted

  23. Pass122,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    122,710 miles
    Test number
    935876582056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail122,710 miles (+9,506)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,710 miles
    Test number
    175603482002
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass113,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    113,204 miles
    Test number
    775116071029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail113,204 miles (+7,174)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,204 miles
    Test number
    108515071055
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass106,030 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    106,030 miles
    Test number
    711823180054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance 24%

  28. Fail106,030 miles (+11,913)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,030 miles
    Test number
    812903880094
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Fail94,117 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,117 miles
    Test number
    252566129086
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass94,117 miles (+7,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    94,117 miles
    Test number
    412176229048
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass86,235 miles (+6,162)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    86,235 miles
    Test number
    440817708045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass80,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    80,073 miles
    Test number
    293747036272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S717 RBJ

Does S717 RBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S717 RBJ expired on 18 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S717 RBJ?
The MOT on S717 RBJ expired on 18 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S717 RBJ done?
S717 RBJ was recorded at 178,856 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 5,600 miles a year.
Has S717 RBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S717 RBJ has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S717 RBJ 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 S717 RBJ find?
S717 RBJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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