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Audi A4

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X437 ARDMOT history

X437 ARD is a silver petrol Audi A4 first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

X437 ARD silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
127,920 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X437 ARD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X437 ARD was last recorded at 127,920 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 1,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,878 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,042 miles
Average per year
4,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,920 miles
  • 2024 – 126,878 miles
  • 2023 – 125,657 miles
  • 2022 – 123,854 miles
  • 2021 – 122,052 miles
  • 2020 – 120,200 miles
  • 2019 – 117,924 miles
  • 2018 – 114,688 miles
  • 2017 – 111,026 miles
  • 2016 – 107,014 miles
  • 2015 – 102,527 miles
  • 2014 – 97,916 miles
  • 2013 – 93,395 miles
  • 2012 – 87,497 miles
  • 2011 – 81,694 miles
  • 2010 – 75,941 miles
  • 2009 – 69,840 miles
  • 2008 – 63,585 miles
  • 2007 – 57,565 miles
  • 2006 – 51,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,920 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside outer sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,920 miles (+1,042)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,920 miles
    Test number
    239995132698
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,878 miles (+1,221)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    126,878 miles
    Test number
    423031382406
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar both link bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront lower and suspension arms (front arms) bushes deteriorating and upper suspension arms inner bushes
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath

  3. Pass125,657 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,657 miles
    Test number
    595211991233
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated brake pad wire (4.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel binding on
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components

  4. Fail125,657 miles (+1,803)2 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,657 miles
    Test number
    389061050170
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated brake pad wire (4.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel binding on
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath on some components

  5. Pass123,854 miles (+1,802)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,854 miles
    Test number
    825119167002
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass122,052 miles (+1,852)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,052 miles
    Test number
    112591735769
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass120,200 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,200 miles
    Test number
    862211139249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,924 miles
    Test number
    569527191685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,924 miles (+3,236)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,924 miles
    Test number
    593736144666
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

  10. Pass114,688 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,688 miles
    Test number
    197932705294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,026 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,026 miles
    Test number
    542882573208
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail111,026 miles (+4,012)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,026 miles
    Test number
    684035918400
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass107,014 miles (+4,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,014 miles
    Test number
    830552091724
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass102,527 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,527 miles
    Test number
    156549135296
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers appear damp (tested in wet conditions)

  15. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    869419035227
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers appear damp (tested in wet conditions)

  16. Pass97,916 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,916 miles
    Test number
    969215554226
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

  17. Fail97,916 miles (+4,521)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,916 miles
    Test number
    176854754201
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.
    • NoteWindscreen wiper operation slow.

  18. Pass93,395 miles (+71)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,395 miles
    Test number
    216398763287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNearside outer sill dented.

  19. Fail93,324 miles (+5,827)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,324 miles
    Test number
    505933263262
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer sill dented.

  20. Pass87,497 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,497 miles
    Test number
    846425062265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteFront exhaust downpipe flexy deteriorated.

  21. Fail87,494 miles (+5,800)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,494 miles
    Test number
    796544762206
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront exhaust downpipe flexy deteriorated.
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc badly corroded.

  22. Pass81,694 miles (+5,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,694 miles
    Test number
    938974961291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass75,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,941 miles
    Test number
    302124060260
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail75,937 miles (+6,097)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,937 miles
    Test number
    922734860285
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass69,840 miles (+6,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,840 miles
    Test number
    493857869216
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass63,585 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,585 miles
    Test number
    360869368232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,565 miles (+6,428)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,565 miles
    Test number
    432100167273
    • NoteFront pads and discs low.
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 2mm.
    • NoteFront wipers slightly torn at the ends.

  28. Pass51,137 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    610418966234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about X437 ARD

Does X437 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X437 ARD expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X437 ARD?
The MOT on X437 ARD expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X437 ARD done?
X437 ARD was recorded at 127,920 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 4,047 miles a year.
Has X437 ARD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X437 ARD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X437 ARD 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 X437 ARD find?
X437 ARD passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 9 more.

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