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Audi A4

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S785 RSUMOT history

S785 RSU is a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 1 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2025
Mileage
154,596 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S785 RSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S785 RSU was last recorded at 154,596 miles on 24 Sept 2024, 6,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,229 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
6,367 miles
Average per year
2,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,596 miles
  • 2023 – 148,229 miles
  • 2022 – 140,667 miles
  • 2021 – 135,116 miles
  • 2020 – 130,860 miles
  • 2019 – 127,854 miles
  • 2018 – 125,514 miles
  • 2017 – 123,715 miles
  • 2016 – 122,795 miles
  • 2015 – 121,807 miles
  • 2014 – 120,425 miles
  • 2013 – 117,576 miles
  • 2012 – 115,384 miles
  • 2011 – 114,579 miles
  • 2010 – 113,007 miles
  • 2009 – 112,014 miles
  • 2008 – 111,165 miles
  • 2007 – 110,082 miles
  • 2006 – 109,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,596 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.

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,596 miles (+6,367)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,596 miles
    Test number
    582403549620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,229 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,229 miles
    Test number
    227508923174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,667 miles (+5,551)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,667 miles
    Test number
    326035504479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,116 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,116 miles
    Test number
    311545559424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,860 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,860 miles
    Test number
    296809458489
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail130,800 miles (+2,946)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,800 miles
    Test number
    890876572477
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,854 miles
    Test number
    604615319058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail127,854 miles (+2,340)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,854 miles
    Test number
    332347132473
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass125,514 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    125,514 miles
    Test number
    660072015856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail125,508 miles (+1,793)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,508 miles
    Test number
    107102476439
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass123,715 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,715 miles
    Test number
    388099127854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,795 miles
    Test number
    802887741519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,795 miles (+988)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,795 miles
    Test number
    667013116595
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass121,807 miles (+1,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,807 miles
    Test number
    989709702740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass120,425 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    120,425 miles
    Test number
    398577984479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,576 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    117,576 miles
    Test number
    415440693215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,384 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    115,384 miles
    Test number
    239974302362
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH rear tyres cracking
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail115,384 miles (+805)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,384 miles
    Test number
    896394802384
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBOTH rear tyres cracking
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBattery insecure

  19. Pass114,579 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    114,579 miles
    Test number
    196611691255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre; outer sidewall crvacking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre; outer sidewall cracking

  20. Fail114,579 miles (+1,572)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,579 miles
    Test number
    177591391285
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre; outer sidewall crvacking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre; outer sidewall cracking

  21. Pass113,007 miles (+993)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    113,007 miles
    Test number
    341626690201
    • NoteNear side steering arm worn

  22. Pass112,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    112,014 miles
    Test number
    270719199232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail112,014 miles (+849)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,014 miles
    Test number
    671307399287
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass111,165 miles (+1,083)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    111,165 miles
    Test number
    821911398200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass110,082 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    110,082 miles
    Test number
    181502117378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail110,077 miles (+815)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,077 miles
    Test number
    960039807361
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

  27. Pass109,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    109,262 miles
    Test number
    414937276209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S785 RSU

Does S785 RSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S785 RSU expired on 23 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S785 RSU?
The MOT on S785 RSU expired on 23 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S785 RSU done?
S785 RSU was recorded at 154,596 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2024, an average of 2,522 miles a year.
Has S785 RSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S785 RSU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S785 RSU 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 S785 RSU find?
S785 RSU passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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