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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,496 cc

V13 SMLMOT history

V13 SML is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 14 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2022.

V13 SML blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2023
Mileage
154,404 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 SML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 SML was last recorded at 154,404 miles on 17 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jan 2022: 154,404 miles, lower than 154,406 miles on 5 Jan 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
154,406 miles · 5 Jan 2022
Average per year
8,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,404 miles
  • 2021 – 149,471 miles
  • 2020 – 143,198 miles
  • 2019 – 133,627 miles
  • 2018 – 123,684 miles
  • 2017 – 119,781 miles
  • 2016 – 111,852 miles
  • 2015 – 106,713 miles
  • 2014 – 102,169 miles
  • 2013 – 100,690 miles
  • 2012 – 94,635 miles
  • 2011 – 81,702 miles
  • 2010 – 67,159 miles
  • 2009 – 54,088 miles
  • 2008 – 41,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,404 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,404 miles (-2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,404 miles
    Test number
    964825507406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail154,406 miles (+4,935)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,406 miles
    Test number
    955964904931
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass149,471 miles (+6,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,471 miles
    Test number
    521543668952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass143,198 miles (+9,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,198 miles
    Test number
    174025344538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass133,627 miles (+9,943)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,627 miles
    Test number
    836026167449
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass123,684 miles (+3,903)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,684 miles
    Test number
    718746050996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass119,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,781 miles
    Test number
    748701373163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail119,781 miles (+7,929)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,781 miles
    Test number
    914526871818
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass111,852 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,852 miles
    Test number
    279463771066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,713 miles
    Test number
    547863915183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,710 miles (+36)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    716133715127
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Fail106,674 miles (+4,505)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,674 miles
    Test number
    487829595010
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  13. Pass102,169 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,169 miles
    Test number
    519740784063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,690 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,690 miles
    Test number
    308965383029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,635 miles (+12,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,635 miles
    Test number
    579651162084
    • 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)

  16. Pass81,702 miles (+14,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,702 miles
    Test number
    206973271087
    • 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)

  17. Pass67,159 miles (+13,071)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,159 miles
    Test number
    262644260046
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBOTH front tyres VERY CLOSEto legal limit
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing on edges

  18. Pass54,088 miles (+12,600)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,088 miles
    Test number
    501069669015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,488 miles
    Test number
    522215668087
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V13 SML

Does V13 SML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V13 SML expired on 23 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V13 SML?
The MOT on V13 SML expired on 23 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V13 SML done?
V13 SML was recorded at 154,404 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2022, an average of 8,141 miles a year.
Has V13 SML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 SML has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V13 SML ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V13 SML find?
V13 SML passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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