
Audi 80
Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,984 cc
SMH 23MOT history
SMH 23 is a green petrol Audi 80 first used on 24 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,299 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 May 2027
- Mileage
- 182,299 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,211 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SMH 23
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- 80
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 24 Jun 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
SMH 23 was last recorded at 182,299 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 179,787 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,512 miles
- Average per year
- 6,211 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 182,299 miles
- 2025 – 179,787 miles
- 2024 – 176,635 miles
- 2023 – 172,888 miles
- 2022 – 169,329 miles
- 2021 – 165,678 miles
- 2019 – 160,005 miles
- 2018 – 155,105 miles
- 2017 – 149,936 miles
- 2016 – 141,617 miles
- 2015 – 135,454 miles
- 2014 – 128,099 miles
- 2013 – 118,515 miles
- 2012 – 108,380 miles
- 2011 – 95,299 miles
- 2010 – 87,987 miles
- 2009 – 80,328 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT SEATS HAVE MOVEMENT
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUBFRAME BUSHS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front STRUT TOP HAS PLAY
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear REAR AXLE SURFCAE CORROSION
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AXLE MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 19 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,299 miles (+2,512)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2027
- Odometer
- 182,299 miles
- Test number
- 456486370249
- AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT SEATS HAVE MOVEMENT
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUBFRAME BUSHS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front STRUT TOP HAS PLAY
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear REAR AXLE SURFCAE CORROSION
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AXLE MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass179,787 miles (+3,152)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2026
- Odometer
- 179,787 miles
- Test number
- 318472939406
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront seats hay movement in runners
Pass176,635 miles (+3,747)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2025
- Odometer
- 176,635 miles
- Test number
- 580225218184
- MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust baffles loose
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front seat runners have play
Pass172,888 miles (+17)2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 172,888 miles
- Test number
- 539314367153
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking / perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint sleve. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front sub frame / rear mounting pins / bushes slightly worn.
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passengers seat / slight play in mounting mechanism.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat / slight play / wear in mounting mechanism.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail172,871 miles (+3,542)1 major2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,871 miles
- Test number
- 889472273824
- MajorCentral Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking / perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint sleve. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front sub frame / rear mounting pins / bushes slightly worn.
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passengers seat / slight play in mounting mechanism.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat / slight play / wear in mounting mechanism.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass169,329 miles (+15)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 169,329 miles
- Test number
- 616304663799
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront slight sign of coolant / oil presence under rear of engine.
- AdvisoryNearside Front under sill slightly deformed.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat ,slight play/wear in mountings ( adjustable pin/sliders ).
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat. joint/gasket slightly worn/insecure. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C.V boot slightly cracked/perishing.
- AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen washer jet - slight defect.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner + outer edges, tread depth 3.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail169,314 miles (+3,636)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,314 miles
- Test number
- 895904154199
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront slight sign of coolant / oil presence under rear of engine.
- AdvisoryNearside Front under sill slightly deformed.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat ,slight play/wear in mountings ( adjustable pin/sliders ).
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat. joint/gasket slightly worn/insecure. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C.V boot slightly cracked/perishing.
- AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen washer jet - slight defect.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner + outer edges, tread depth 3.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass165,678 miles (+14)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 165,678 miles
- Test number
- 320771276605
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust to cat.joint flange slightly loose/corroded.
- AdvisoryFront rear edge of front under tray slightly insecure.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3.0mm/worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front under sill deformed.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint flange. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat, slight play in mountings.
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySigns of coolant leak ,rear of engine.
Fail165,664 miles (+5,659)6 major1 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,664 miles
- Test number
- 386822589492
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault activated on R.B.T./BRAKE PEDAL action became slightly longer stroke. (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust to cat.joint flange slightly loose/corroded.
- AdvisoryFront rear edge of front under tray slightly insecure.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3.0mm/worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front under sill deformed.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat, slight play in mountings.
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySigns of coolant leak ,rear of engine.
Pass160,005 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 160,005 miles
- Test number
- 128665461722
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,005 miles (+4,900)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,005 miles
- Test number
- 168855352917
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass155,105 miles (+5,169)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 155,105 miles
- Test number
- 180423914468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower sill distorted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,936 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 149,936 miles
- Test number
- 104529364930
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail149,936 miles (+8,319)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,936 miles
- Test number
- 563351694880
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass141,617 miles (+6,163)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 141,617 miles
- Test number
- 213224877840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,454 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 135,454 miles
- Test number
- 160993308593
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail135,454 miles (+7,355)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,454 miles
- Test number
- 612372069730
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass128,099 miles (+178)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 128,099 miles
- Test number
- 997014724320
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail127,921 miles (+9,406)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,921 miles
- Test number
- 608211624372
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,515 miles (+10,135)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 118,515 miles
- Test number
- 485262103302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,380 miles (+13,081)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 108,380 miles
- Test number
- 518961612393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,299 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 95,299 miles
- Test number
- 418346911380
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail95,299 miles (+7,312)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,299 miles
- Test number
- 649266911370
- FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass87,987 miles (+7,659)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 87,987 miles
- Test number
- 762108800327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,328 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 80,328 miles
- Test number
- 390560039384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,328 miles4 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,328 miles
- Test number
- 594083829334
- DangerousExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- DangerousNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- DangerousOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Questions about SMH 23
- What vehicle is registration SMH 23 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SMH 23 on a green petrol Audi 80 first used on 24 Jun 1994. 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 SMH 23 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SMH 23 is valid until 10 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on SMH 23?
- The MOT on SMH 23 is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has SMH 23 done?
- SMH 23 was recorded at 182,299 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 6,211 miles a year.
- Has SMH 23 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SMH 23 has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on SMH 23 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 SMH 23 find?
- SMH 23 passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 9 advisories: front both front seats have movement; front brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wearing thin; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion, and 6 more.
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