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Audi A4

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,771 cc

S78 FUDMOT history

S78 FUD is a red petrol Audi A4 first used on 11 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 166,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
166,556 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 FUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 FUD was last recorded at 166,556 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 1,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,567 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,989 miles
Average per year
4,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,556 miles
  • 2025 – 164,567 miles
  • 2024 – 162,671 miles
  • 2023 – 161,435 miles
  • 2022 – 159,337 miles
  • 2021 – 156,561 miles
  • 2019 – 154,631 miles
  • 2018 – 152,924 miles
  • 2017 – 151,911 miles
  • 2016 – 150,954 miles
  • 2015 – 144,000 miles
  • 2014 – 134,080 miles
  • 2013 – 130,640 miles
  • 2012 – 129,353 miles
  • 2011 – 122,887 miles
  • 2010 – 111,599 miles
  • 2009 – 104,462 miles
  • 2008 – 95,380 miles
  • 2007 – 84,997 miles
  • 2006 – 74,064 miles
  • 2005 – 66,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,556 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,556 miles (+1,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    166,556 miles
    Test number
    369983092959
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass164,567 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    164,567 miles
    Test number
    655614289808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,671 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    162,671 miles
    Test number
    155440498570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,435 miles (+2,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,435 miles
    Test number
    891232595796
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front only just acceptable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass159,337 miles (+2,776)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,337 miles
    Test number
    188493318430
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass156,561 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    156,561 miles
    Test number
    929718934257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,631 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,631 miles
    Test number
    212317880295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,924 miles (+1,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    152,924 miles
    Test number
    683512603273
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front ball joint boot cracking

  9. Pass151,911 miles (+957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    151,911 miles
    Test number
    981745933333
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass150,954 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    150,954 miles
    Test number
    971926233411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail150,953 miles (+6,953)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,953 miles
    Test number
    690795082068
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass144,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    144,000 miles
    Test number
    978118976949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail144,000 miles (+9,920)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,000 miles
    Test number
    139645379999
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass134,080 miles (+21)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    134,080 miles
    Test number
    746183524381
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

  15. Fail134,059 miles (+3,419)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,059 miles
    Test number
    308884314302
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

  16. Pass130,640 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    130,640 miles
    Test number
    479877413310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    129,353 miles
    Test number
    568175922380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail129,353 miles (+6,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,353 miles
    Test number
    978605322312
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass122,887 miles (+11,288)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    122,887 miles
    Test number
    766820431317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,599 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    111,599 miles
    Test number
    224391720396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,462 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,462 miles
    Test number
    401015539385
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass104,462 miles (+9,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    104,462 miles
    Test number
    590745839390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass95,380 miles (+10,383)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    95,380 miles
    Test number
    401526738413
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  24. Pass84,997 miles (+10,933)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,997 miles
    Test number
    283037127395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    74,064 miles
    Test number
    721601136331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,064 miles (+7,396)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,064 miles
    Test number
    924851036327
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass66,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    66,668 miles
    Test number
    742165035382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,664 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,664 miles
    Test number
    631965835396
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S78 FUD

Does S78 FUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 FUD is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S78 FUD?
The MOT on S78 FUD is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 FUD done?
S78 FUD was recorded at 166,556 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 4,949 miles a year.
Has S78 FUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 FUD has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on S78 FUD 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 S78 FUD find?
S78 FUD passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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