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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

9876 PLMOT history

9876 PL is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 5 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 154,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

9876 PL grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
154,909 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9876 PL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9876 PL was last recorded at 154,909 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,894 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
8,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,909 miles
  • 2025 – 148,430 miles
  • 2024 – 141,198 miles
  • 2023 – 133,094 miles
  • 2022 – 126,210 miles
  • 2021 – 123,245 miles
  • 2020 – 115,203 miles
  • 2019 – 101,512 miles
  • 2018 – 89,091 miles
  • 2017 – 74,614 miles
  • 2016 – 62,174 miles
  • 2015 – 51,785 miles
  • 2014 – 50,623 miles
  • 2013 – 46,017 miles
  • 2012 – 38,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,909 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Emissions not detected

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust heat shield damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,909 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    154,909 miles
    Test number
    564224583405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Fail154,894 miles (+6,464)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,894 miles
    Test number
    293328780103
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass148,430 miles (+64)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    148,430 miles
    Test number
    353939539395
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded/covered in paint
  4. Fail148,366 miles (+7,168)3 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,366 miles
    Test number
    198966919697
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components
  5. Pass141,198 miles (+8,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,198 miles
    Test number
    649129742727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass133,094 miles (+6,884)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,094 miles
    Test number
    399806973521
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components
  7. Pass126,210 miles (+2,965)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,210 miles
    Test number
    110193350049
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to full length of underneath of vehicle obstructing view of componants
  8. Pass123,245 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,245 miles
    Test number
    602454337824
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to full length of underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components
  9. Fail123,234 miles (+8,031)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,234 miles
    Test number
    375811632839
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to full length of underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components
  10. Pass115,203 miles (+13,691)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,203 miles
    Test number
    311473717990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to underneath of vehicle
  11. Pass101,512 miles (+12,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,512 miles
    Test number
    376397486351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detectable
  12. Pass89,091 miles (+14,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,091 miles
    Test number
    387106748383
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to detect
  13. Pass74,614 miles (+12,440)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,614 miles
    Test number
    717106231136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,174 miles (+10,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,174 miles
    Test number
    415028643768
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to detect
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
  15. Pass51,785 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,785 miles
    Test number
    529577235072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,623 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,623 miles
    Test number
    519075144077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,017 miles (+7,259)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,017 miles
    Test number
    146613343041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,758 miles
    Test number
    267174752094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 9876 PL

What vehicle is registration 9876 PL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9876 PL on a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 5 Mar 2009. 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 9876 PL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9876 PL is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9876 PL?
The MOT on 9876 PL is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9876 PL done?
9876 PL was recorded at 154,909 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 8,225 miles a year.
Has 9876 PL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9876 PL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 9876 PL 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 9876 PL find?
9876 PL passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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