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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

TGS 171MOT history

TGS 171 is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 19 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
126,405 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TGS 171
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TGS 171 was last recorded at 126,405 miles on 22 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,405 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,405 miles
  • 2025 – 123,980 miles
  • 2024 – 120,050 miles
  • 2023 – 114,858 miles
  • 2022 – 110,123 miles
  • 2021 – 104,266 miles
  • 2020 – 100,028 miles
  • 2019 – 94,419 miles
  • 2018 – 88,064 miles
  • 2017 – 82,323 miles
  • 2016 – 75,251 miles
  • 2015 – 68,948 miles
  • 2014 – 62,630 miles
  • 2013 – 57,939 miles
  • 2012 – 51,873 miles
  • 2011 – 47,139 miles
  • 2010 – 40,620 miles
  • 2009 – 33,762 miles
  • 2008 – 28,389 miles
  • 2007 – 23,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,405 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,405 miles
    Test number
    234748932952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,405 miles (+2,425)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,405 miles
    Test number
    851178799599
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass123,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,980 miles
    Test number
    491996300735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,980 miles (+3,930)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,980 miles
    Test number
    600289852475
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

  5. Pass120,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    120,050 miles
    Test number
    553275093722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,050 miles (+5,192)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,050 miles
    Test number
    869263539885
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass114,858 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,858 miles
    Test number
    841117575496
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail114,858 miles (+4,735)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,858 miles
    Test number
    423687868378
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass110,123 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,123 miles
    Test number
    334252828119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear condensation in lamp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail110,123 miles (+5,857)2 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,123 miles
    Test number
    723779576838
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake waring light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear condensation in lamp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass104,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    104,266 miles
    Test number
    255310527071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail104,266 miles (+4,238)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,266 miles
    Test number
    476908746023
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass100,028 miles (+5,609)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    100,028 miles
    Test number
    650867753892
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass94,419 miles (+6,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,419 miles
    Test number
    183903801755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass88,064 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,064 miles
    Test number
    890427228022
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp cracked / condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  16. Fail88,064 miles (+5,741)2 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,064 miles
    Test number
    123770832706
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp cracked / condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  17. Pass82,323 miles (+7,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,323 miles
    Test number
    271622348894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass75,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,251 miles
    Test number
    571668833832
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail75,251 miles (+6,303)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,251 miles
    Test number
    611472548750
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass68,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,948 miles
    Test number
    859080095051
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail68,948 miles (+6,318)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,948 miles
    Test number
    807479585076
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass62,630 miles (+4,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,630 miles
    Test number
    967342474006
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass57,939 miles (+6,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,939 miles
    Test number
    795461503190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass51,873 miles (+4,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,873 miles
    Test number
    898939422118
    • 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)

  25. Pass47,139 miles (+6,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,139 miles
    Test number
    688391031171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass40,620 miles (+6,858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,620 miles
    Test number
    214477330191
    • NoteBoth nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

  27. Pass33,762 miles (+5,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,762 miles
    Test number
    203898329431
    • NoteRattle inside offside rear tyre

  28. Pass28,389 miles (+5,191)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,389 miles
    Test number
    510140738184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,198 miles
    Test number
    780864047107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TGS 171

What vehicle is registration TGS 171 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TGS 171 on a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 19 Mar 2004. 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 TGS 171 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TGS 171 is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on TGS 171?
The MOT on TGS 171 is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TGS 171 done?
TGS 171 was recorded at 126,405 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 5,433 miles a year.
Has TGS 171 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TGS 171 has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on TGS 171 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 TGS 171 find?
TGS 171 passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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