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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S74 AAEMOT history

S74 AAE is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 18 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2025
Mileage
152,921 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S74 AAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S74 AAE was last recorded at 152,921 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,884 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
5,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,921 miles
  • 2022 – 145,598 miles
  • 2021 – 135,612 miles
  • 2020 – 129,848 miles
  • 2019 – 124,574 miles
  • 2018 – 122,266 miles
  • 2017 – 117,482 miles
  • 2016 – 112,184 miles
  • 2015 – 107,225 miles
  • 2014 – 102,117 miles
  • 2013 – 96,751 miles
  • 2012 – 91,407 miles
  • 2011 – 85,033 miles
  • 2010 – 78,366 miles
  • 2009 – 70,988 miles
  • 2008 – 63,669 miles
  • 2007 – 55,786 miles
  • 2006 – 49,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,921 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,921 miles (+37)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,921 miles
    Test number
    425993122629
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,884 miles (+7,286)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,884 miles
    Test number
    631586124451
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,598 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,598 miles
    Test number
    212835296042
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,596 miles (+9,984)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,596 miles
    Test number
    939775238506
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,612 miles (+5,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,612 miles
    Test number
    522535231958
    • AdvisoryHandbrake imbalance
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass129,848 miles (+5,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,848 miles
    Test number
    921628373966
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,574 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,574 miles
    Test number
    322059417393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod locking pin housed incorrectly but not likely to become detatched
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under body

  8. Fail124,574 miles (+2,308)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,574 miles
    Test number
    848163906832
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod locking pin housed incorrectly but not likely to become detatched
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under body

  9. Pass122,266 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    122,266 miles
    Test number
    100590913581
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail122,225 miles (+4,743)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,225 miles
    Test number
    167554473345
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass117,482 miles (+5,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,482 miles
    Test number
    572231721565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass112,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,184 miles
    Test number
    574499887500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,184 miles (+4,959)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,184 miles
    Test number
    774207877265
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass107,225 miles (+5,108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,225 miles
    Test number
    165089815159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  15. Pass102,117 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,117 miles
    Test number
    207516824124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,057 miles (+5,306)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,057 miles
    Test number
    295240624143
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass96,751 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,751 miles
    Test number
    376973123137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail96,714 miles (+5,307)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,714 miles
    Test number
    296910523447
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass91,407 miles (+6,374)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,407 miles
    Test number
    656115322175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,033 miles
    Test number
    156250031188
    • 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)

  21. Fail85,033 miles (+6,667)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,033 miles
    Test number
    386470731106
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  22. Pass78,366 miles (+7,378)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,366 miles
    Test number
    292100530457
    • NoteTHIS CAR IS BEAUTIFUL

  23. Pass70,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,988 miles
    Test number
    724802639162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,988 miles (+7,319)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,988 miles
    Test number
    863332039162
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  25. Pass63,669 miles (+7,883)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,669 miles
    Test number
    641440248177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,786 miles (+5,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,786 miles
    Test number
    103929847155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass49,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    49,979 miles
    Test number
    932544196050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S74 AAE

Does S74 AAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S74 AAE expired on 12 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S74 AAE?
The MOT on S74 AAE expired on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S74 AAE done?
S74 AAE was recorded at 152,921 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 5,763 miles a year.
Has S74 AAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S74 AAE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S74 AAE 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 S74 AAE find?
S74 AAE passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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