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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,986 cc

SB 181MOT history

SB 181 is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

SB 181 silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
158,657 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SB 181
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SB 181 was last recorded at 158,657 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 5,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,623 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,034 miles
Average per year
7,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,657 miles
  • 2025 – 153,623 miles
  • 2019 – 145,793 miles
  • 2018 – 142,495 miles
  • 2017 – 128,867 miles
  • 2016 – 113,960 miles
  • 2015 – 97,195 miles
  • 2014 – 83,406 miles
  • 2013 – 73,268 miles
  • 2012 – 59,342 miles
  • 2011 – 45,043 miles
  • 2010 – 32,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,657 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (inner bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,657 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    158,657 miles
    Test number
    840817654148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail158,657 miles (+5,034)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,657 miles
    Test number
    742522432481
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass153,623 miles (+7,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    153,623 miles
    Test number
    822917914616
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,793 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,793 miles
    Test number
    222933633597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail145,793 miles (+3,298)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,793 miles
    Test number
    768968498111
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass142,495 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    142,495 miles
    Test number
    309430386057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper rearmost bush cracked but no excessive play

  7. Fail142,495 miles (+13,628)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,495 miles
    Test number
    431609431823
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken broken at bottom end (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm (inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass128,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,867 miles
    Test number
    715314490062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread

  9. Fail128,867 miles (+14,907)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,867 miles
    Test number
    364262409037
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect aim sky high (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread

  10. Pass113,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,960 miles
    Test number
    224098119523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake linning light on

  11. Fail113,960 miles (+16,765)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,960 miles
    Test number
    844902139705
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40zr18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake linning light on

  12. Pass97,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,195 miles
    Test number
    768166285038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,195 miles (+13,789)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,195 miles
    Test number
    449066685062
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass83,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,406 miles
    Test number
    217103064022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,406 miles (+10,138)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,406 miles
    Test number
    157302364487
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass73,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,268 miles
    Test number
    306311473046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,268 miles (+13,926)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,268 miles
    Test number
    885890873040
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass59,342 miles (+14,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,342 miles
    Test number
    129272872040
    • 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)

  19. Pass45,043 miles (+12,651)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,043 miles
    Test number
    427379661045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,392 miles
    Test number
    271477760009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SB 181

What vehicle is registration SB 181 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SB 181 on a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SB 181 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SB 181 is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SB 181?
The MOT on SB 181 is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SB 181 done?
SB 181 was recorded at 158,657 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 7,675 miles a year.
Has SB 181 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SB 181 has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on SB 181 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 SB 181 find?
SB 181 passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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