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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

K18 LEYMOT history

K18 LEY is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 5 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 241,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

K18 LEY silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
241,272 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 LEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 LEY was last recorded at 241,272 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 12,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,803 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,469 miles
Average per year
15,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,272 miles
  • 2024 – 228,803 miles
  • 2023 – 189,465 miles
  • 2022 – 165,758 miles
  • 2021 – 137,165 miles
  • 2020 – 136,451 miles
  • 2019 – 125,136 miles
  • 2018 – 115,648 miles
  • 2017 – 108,063 miles
  • 2016 – 98,052 miles
  • 2015 – 87,136 miles
  • 2014 – 72,043 miles
  • 2013 – 49,319 miles
  • 2012 – 30,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,272 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,272 miles (+12,469)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    241,272 miles
    Test number
    769172526146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass228,803 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    228,803 miles
    Test number
    642771164013
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Fail228,792 miles (+19,617)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,792 miles
    Test number
    618741667420
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass209,175 miles (+19,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    209,175 miles
    Test number
    407175028433
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass189,465 miles (+23,707)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    189,465 miles
    Test number
    811932803612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel top rack area (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass165,758 miles (+28,593)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,758 miles
    Test number
    424130102803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,165 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,165 miles
    Test number
    330845286836
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  8. Fail137,165 miles (+714)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,165 miles
    Test number
    961529368058
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Fail136,451 miles (+11,315)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,451 miles
    Test number
    570817160713
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside 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))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass125,136 miles (+9,488)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,136 miles
    Test number
    260790999001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass115,648 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,648 miles
    Test number
    808842463285
    • 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))

  12. Fail115,629 miles (+7,566)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,629 miles
    Test number
    217301626075
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (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))

  13. Pass108,063 miles (+10,011)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,063 miles
    Test number
    169941279493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,052 miles
    Test number
    168928960649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,052 miles (+10,916)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,052 miles
    Test number
    154842728537
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass87,136 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,136 miles
    Test number
    115466511932
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  17. Fail87,136 miles (+15,093)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,136 miles
    Test number
    229148166535
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  18. Pass72,043 miles (+22,724)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,043 miles
    Test number
    856171484293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass49,319 miles (+19,095)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,319 miles
    Test number
    128852293079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,224 miles
    Test number
    568433492082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,224 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,224 miles
    Test number
    656553592039
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K18 LEY

Does K18 LEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 LEY is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 LEY?
The MOT on K18 LEY is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 LEY done?
K18 LEY was recorded at 241,272 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 15,304 miles a year.
Has K18 LEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 LEY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on K18 LEY 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 K18 LEY find?
K18 LEY passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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