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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

V40 DTCMOT history

V40 DTC is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 22 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2025.

V40 DTC silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
129,804 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 DTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 DTC was last recorded at 129,804 miles on 25 Jun 2025, 13,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
116,523 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
13,281 miles
Average per year
6,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,804 miles
  • 2024 – 116,523 miles
  • 2023 – 103,065 miles
  • 2022 – 91,412 miles
  • 2021 – 81,151 miles
  • 2020 – 78,477 miles
  • 2019 – 72,933 miles
  • 2018 – 69,392 miles
  • 2017 – 66,203 miles
  • 2016 – 60,477 miles
  • 2015 – 51,743 miles
  • 2014 – 41,015 miles
  • 2013 – 29,670 miles
  • 2012 – 21,791 miles
  • 2011 – 17,859 miles
  • 2010 – 12,131 miles
  • 2009 – 8,178 miles
  • 2008 – 7,372 miles
  • 2007 – 5,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,804 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,804 miles
    Test number
    822218119853
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Fail129,804 miles (+13,281)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,804 miles
    Test number
    311311248037
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass116,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,523 miles
    Test number
    329685981782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail116,523 miles (+13,458)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,523 miles
    Test number
    990315650851
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass103,065 miles (+11,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,065 miles
    Test number
    857748314889
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass91,412 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,412 miles
    Test number
    186994955260
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail91,412 miles (+10,261)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,412 miles
    Test number
    329748899616
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass81,151 miles (+2,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,151 miles
    Test number
    915571473897
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass78,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,477 miles
    Test number
    980789491290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,477 miles (+5,544)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,477 miles
    Test number
    665551110398
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass72,933 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,933 miles
    Test number
    774157272978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,392 miles
    Test number
    502152639351
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted

  13. Fail69,392 miles (+3,189)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,392 miles
    Test number
    266800715157
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inners (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted

  14. Pass66,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,203 miles
    Test number
    794933482320
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover /undertray fitted

  15. Fail66,203 miles (+5,726)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,203 miles
    Test number
    197008386059
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover /undertray fitted

  16. Pass60,477 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,477 miles
    Test number
    159795440996
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer body sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Fail60,477 miles (+8,734)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,477 miles
    Test number
    115603827113
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer body sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass51,743 miles (+10,728)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,743 miles
    Test number
    429266005132
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass41,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,015 miles
    Test number
    218113414197
    • 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)

  20. Fail41,015 miles (+11,345)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,015 miles
    Test number
    719783414138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  21. Pass29,670 miles (+7,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,670 miles
    Test number
    457135403196
    • 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)

  22. Pass21,791 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,791 miles
    Test number
    159976082492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail21,791 miles (+3,932)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,791 miles
    Test number
    107006382434
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass17,859 miles (+5,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,859 miles
    Test number
    609791511188
    • 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)

  25. Pass12,131 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    12,131 miles
    Test number
    321573310182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass8,178 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    8,178 miles
    Test number
    270143719448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,372 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    7,372 miles
    Test number
    731804118120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass5,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    5,515 miles
    Test number
    431444417149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 DTC

Does V40 DTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 DTC expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 DTC?
The MOT on V40 DTC expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 DTC done?
V40 DTC was recorded at 129,804 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2025, an average of 6,840 miles a year.
Has V40 DTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 DTC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 DTC 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 V40 DTC find?
V40 DTC passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off.

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