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Audi S4 Avant

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 4,172 cc

Y249 XBHMOT history

Y249 XBH is a green petrol Audi S4 Avant first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 185,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y249 XBH green Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
185,344 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 XBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S4 Avant
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,172 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 XBH was last recorded at 185,344 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2018: 177,073 miles, lower than 179,729 miles on 12 Dec 2017.

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
185,010 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
334 miles
Average per year
4,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,344 miles
  • 2025 – 185,010 miles
  • 2024 – 184,363 miles
  • 2023 – 182,687 miles
  • 2022 – 182,103 miles
  • 2020 – 181,808 miles
  • 2019 – 179,496 miles
  • 2018 – 177,073 miles
  • 2017 – 179,729 miles
  • 2016 – 174,723 miles
  • 2015 – 171,832 miles
  • 2014 – 165,360 miles
  • 2013 – 155,901 miles
  • 2011 – 145,982 miles
  • 2010 – 134,998 miles
  • 2008 – 111,253 miles
  • 2007 – 95,175 miles
  • 2006 – 85,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,344 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken but exhaust secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,344 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    185,344 miles
    Test number
    459040474247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass185,010 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    185,010 miles
    Test number
    381230401905
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield above rear silencer loose.
  3. Fail185,010 miles (+647)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,010 miles
    Test number
    258543088692
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust getting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield loose
  4. Pass184,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    184,363 miles
    Test number
    890189581065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail184,361 miles (+1,674)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,361 miles
    Test number
    576711632015
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Pass182,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    182,687 miles
    Test number
    488535469024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail182,687 miles (+584)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,687 miles
    Test number
    680046356398
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass182,103 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    182,103 miles
    Test number
    550375446256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass181,808 miles (+2,312)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    181,808 miles
    Test number
    359257104828
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass179,496 miles (+2,423)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    179,496 miles
    Test number
    966269896962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished both inside and outside of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general underside corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass177,073 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    177,073 miles
    Test number
    614885811697
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail177,073 miles (-2,656)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,073 miles
    Test number
    108736595505
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass179,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    179,729 miles
    Test number
    681364822312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail179,729 miles (+5,006)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,729 miles
    Test number
    635766601543
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass174,723 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    174,723 miles
    Test number
    760336629415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass171,832 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    171,832 miles
    Test number
    258786595625
    • Advisory1 x centre exhaust mount corroded off & missing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to some suspension components
    • AdvisoryEngine mil on
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOsf brake hose perished
  17. Fail171,827 miles (+6,467)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,827 miles
    Test number
    242847669828
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Advisory1 x centre exhaust mount corroded off & missing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to some suspension components
    • AdvisoryEngine mil on
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOsf brake hose perished
  18. Pass165,360 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    165,360 miles
    Test number
    128376714319
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount corroded off
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
  19. Fail165,360 miles (+9,459)5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,360 miles
    Test number
    999794514331
    • 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAbs system malfunctioning on osf & nsr wheels causing uneven application
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount corroded off
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust, heavy in places
  20. Pass155,901 miles (+9,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    155,901 miles
    Test number
    117428083213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  21. Pass145,982 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    145,982 miles
    Test number
    115495721344
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Fail145,981 miles (+10,983)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,981 miles
    Test number
    137642021394
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Pass134,998 miles (+23,745)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    134,998 miles
    Test number
    661058500397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteInt/fault o/s number plate light
  24. Pass111,253 miles (+16,078)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    111,253 miles
    Test number
    301289018385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,175 miles (+10,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    95,175 miles
    Test number
    491914507406
    • NoteCoolant leak
  26. Pass85,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    85,079 miles
    Test number
    524517986197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y249 XBH

Does Y249 XBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y249 XBH is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y249 XBH?
The MOT on Y249 XBH is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y249 XBH done?
Y249 XBH was recorded at 185,344 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,956 miles a year.
Has Y249 XBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 XBH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y249 XBH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y249 XBH find?
Y249 XBH passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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