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Audi A4

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,781 cc

86 LTMOT history

86 LT is a grey petrol Audi A4 first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

86 LT grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,852 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
86 LT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

86 LT was last recorded at 72,852 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,104 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
748 miles
Average per year
2,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,852 miles
  • 2025 – 72,104 miles
  • 2024 – 71,402 miles
  • 2023 – 69,830 miles
  • 2022 – 69,109 miles
  • 2021 – 68,382 miles
  • 2019 – 67,217 miles
  • 2018 – 64,220 miles
  • 2017 – 61,950 miles
  • 2016 – 58,501 miles
  • 2015 – 55,862 miles
  • 2014 – 53,302 miles
  • 2013 – 49,639 miles
  • 2012 – 46,021 miles
  • 2011 – 41,353 miles
  • 2010 – 32,803 miles
  • 2008 – 23,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,852 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up in the wrong direction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up in the wrong direction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,852 miles
    Test number
    423717658432
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,850 miles (+746)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,850 miles
    Test number
    535774866557
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,104 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,104 miles
    Test number
    859439437525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,080 miles (+1)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,080 miles
    Test number
    471226664156
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up in the wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up in the wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail72,079 miles (+677)5 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,079 miles
    Test number
    173631878248
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up in the wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up in the wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,402 miles (+1,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,402 miles
    Test number
    196039478614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,830 miles
    Test number
    606555009077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail69,830 miles (+721)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,830 miles
    Test number
    664265272730
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass69,109 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,109 miles
    Test number
    208473566829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,382 miles (+1,165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,382 miles
    Test number
    340512887826
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on parking brake lever

  11. Pass67,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,217 miles
    Test number
    880118134837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,217 miles (+2,997)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,217 miles
    Test number
    798507905419
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  13. Pass64,220 miles (+2,270)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,220 miles
    Test number
    521024343840
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper both
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass61,950 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,950 miles
    Test number
    612620950874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,501 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,501 miles
    Test number
    464698771413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,862 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,862 miles
    Test number
    225857756159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,302 miles (+3,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,302 miles
    Test number
    259202464295
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass49,639 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,639 miles
    Test number
    387928763229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,021 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,021 miles
    Test number
    136722462201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,353 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,353 miles
    Test number
    999875161269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,715 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,715 miles
    Test number
    798667921056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,713 miles (+4,910)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,713 miles
    Test number
    368916221068
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass32,803 miles (+9,279)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,803 miles
    Test number
    380466320033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,524 miles
    Test number
    832070948386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 86 LT

What vehicle is registration 86 LT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 86 LT on a grey petrol Audi A4 first used on 4 Nov 2005. 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 86 LT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 86 LT is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 86 LT?
The MOT on 86 LT is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 86 LT done?
86 LT was recorded at 72,852 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,862 miles a year.
Has 86 LT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 86 LT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 86 LT 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 86 LT find?
86 LT passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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