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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S83 FAEMOT history

S83 FAE is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 13 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 177,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
177,352 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S83 FAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S83 FAE was last recorded at 177,352 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,852 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,500 miles
Average per year
3,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,352 miles
  • 2025 – 175,852 miles
  • 2024 – 173,214 miles
  • 2023 – 170,917 miles
  • 2021 – 168,305 miles
  • 2020 – 166,344 miles
  • 2019 – 164,507 miles
  • 2018 – 161,128 miles
  • 2017 – 157,833 miles
  • 2016 – 155,656 miles
  • 2015 – 152,297 miles
  • 2014 – 149,081 miles
  • 2013 – 144,933 miles
  • 2012 – 140,665 miles
  • 2011 – 135,759 miles
  • 2010 – 129,711 miles
  • 2009 – 123,969 miles
  • 2008 – 118,226 miles
  • 2007 – 112,649 miles
  • 2006 – 105,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,352 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,352 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    177,352 miles
    Test number
    190447895032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,852 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    175,852 miles
    Test number
    946927300934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail175,851 miles (+2,637)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,851 miles
    Test number
    834938769274
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass173,214 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    173,214 miles
    Test number
    814427528832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass170,917 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    170,917 miles
    Test number
    157610441889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass168,305 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    168,305 miles
    Test number
    896162982960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail168,293 miles (+1,949)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,293 miles
    Test number
    831356136428
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn o/s & n/s ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPassenger's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on (7.1.5 (c))

  8. Pass166,344 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    166,344 miles
    Test number
    318432407767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass164,507 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    164,507 miles
    Test number
    581411055718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,493 miles (+3,365)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,493 miles
    Test number
    361666026293
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass161,128 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    161,128 miles
    Test number
    824975716272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass157,833 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    157,833 miles
    Test number
    859828468642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass155,656 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    155,656 miles
    Test number
    737640414053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail155,598 miles (+3,301)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,598 miles
    Test number
    233004531847
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass152,297 miles (+3,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    152,297 miles
    Test number
    952203500491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass149,081 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    149,081 miles
    Test number
    878755154220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass144,933 miles (+4,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    144,933 miles
    Test number
    275349343215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass140,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    140,665 miles
    Test number
    556208342236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail140,651 miles (+4,892)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,651 miles
    Test number
    319098542447
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass135,759 miles (+6,048)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    135,759 miles
    Test number
    345754031433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NotePlay in rear o/s & n/s wheel bearings.
    • NoteRear o/s & n/s brake discs worn.

  21. Pass129,711 miles (+5,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    129,711 miles
    Test number
    423567210295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  22. Pass123,969 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    123,969 miles
    Test number
    754319809271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  23. Fail123,886 miles (+5,660)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,886 miles
    Test number
    734774209258
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  24. Pass118,226 miles (+5,577)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    118,226 miles
    Test number
    821051108237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass112,649 miles (+6,762)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    112,649 miles
    Test number
    271090497173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass105,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    105,887 miles
    Test number
    400491596183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S83 FAE

Does S83 FAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S83 FAE is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S83 FAE?
The MOT on S83 FAE is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S83 FAE done?
S83 FAE was recorded at 177,352 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,623 miles a year.
Has S83 FAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S83 FAE has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S83 FAE 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 S83 FAE find?
S83 FAE passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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