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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc

S797 SLBMOT history

S797 SLB is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 260,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2025
Mileage
260,829 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2024
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S797 SLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S797 SLB was last recorded at 260,829 miles on 22 Jul 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
260,816 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 260,829 miles
  • 2023 – 259,807 miles
  • 2022 – 257,497 miles
  • 2021 – 255,136 miles
  • 2020 – 252,584 miles
  • 2019 – 247,454 miles
  • 2018 – 240,215 miles
  • 2017 – 232,100 miles
  • 2016 – 220,614 miles
  • 2015 – 214,101 miles
  • 2014 – 208,070 miles
  • 2013 – 202,919 miles
  • 2012 – 198,133 miles
  • 2011 – 193,372 miles
  • 2010 – 184,990 miles
  • 2009 – 174,027 miles
  • 2008 – 162,934 miles
  • 2007 – 151,819 miles
  • 2006 – 142,105 miles
  • 2005 – 130,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,829 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front - outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2010

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,829 miles (+13)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    260,829 miles
    Test number
    348044344781
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front - outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail260,816 miles (+1,009)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,816 miles
    Test number
    475014014866
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front - outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass259,807 miles (+2,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    259,807 miles
    Test number
    434083382672
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass257,497 miles (+2,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    257,497 miles
    Test number
    867723664722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass255,136 miles (+2,552)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    255,136 miles
    Test number
    510693352057
    • MinorOuter Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass252,584 miles (+5,130)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    252,584 miles
    Test number
    907233255347
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass247,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    247,454 miles
    Test number
    694841651046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail247,453 miles (+7,238)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,453 miles
    Test number
    948248060669
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass240,215 miles (+8,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    240,215 miles
    Test number
    439064656005
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass232,100 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    232,100 miles
    Test number
    800215912592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail232,099 miles (+11,485)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,099 miles
    Test number
    380851408900
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass220,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    220,614 miles
    Test number
    877549608923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail220,613 miles (+6,512)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,613 miles
    Test number
    197694995883
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail214,101 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,101 miles
    Test number
    377052405465
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass214,101 miles (+6,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    214,101 miles
    Test number
    768592605271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass208,070 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    208,070 miles
    Test number
    398329984139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail208,069 miles (+5,150)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,069 miles
    Test number
    377459284155
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass202,919 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    202,919 miles
    Test number
    447875403262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail202,918 miles (+4,785)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,918 miles
    Test number
    309745403405
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass198,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    198,133 miles
    Test number
    226939092462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Fail198,132 miles (+4,760)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,132 miles
    Test number
    217149492148
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass193,372 miles (+8,382)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    193,372 miles
    Test number
    148981601286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r brakediscs worn

  23. Pass184,990 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    184,990 miles
    Test number
    301966290110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r brakediscs worn

  24. Fail184,989 miles (+10,962)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,989 miles
    Test number
    831436890196
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r brakediscs worn

  25. Pass174,027 miles (+11,093)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    174,027 miles
    Test number
    750534099192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  26. Pass162,934 miles (+11,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    162,934 miles
    Test number
    300003708467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass151,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    151,819 miles
    Test number
    443344307215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Fail151,818 miles (+9,713)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,818 miles
    Test number
    893564307263
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass142,105 miles (+23)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    142,105 miles
    Test number
    241715316224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition.

  30. Fail142,082 miles (+11,397)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,082 miles
    Test number
    190529906207
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres inner tread low.
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition starting to separate.
    • NoteSide wall damage to both rear and nearside front tyres

  31. Pass130,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    130,685 miles
    Test number
    400450995174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail130,685 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,685 miles
    Test number
    592349185154
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise:both rear tyres on 2mm tread

Questions about S797 SLB

Does S797 SLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S797 SLB expired on 2 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S797 SLB?
The MOT on S797 SLB expired on 2 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S797 SLB done?
S797 SLB was recorded at 260,829 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2024, an average of 6,836 miles a year.
Has S797 SLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S797 SLB has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S797 SLB 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 S797 SLB find?
S797 SLB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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