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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

K20 DSLMOT history

K20 DSL is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 10 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 169,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.

K20 DSL blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2024
Mileage
169,273 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 DSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 DSL was last recorded at 169,273 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 12,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,180 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
12,093 miles
Average per year
8,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,273 miles
  • 2022 – 157,180 miles
  • 2021 – 143,181 miles
  • 2020 – 138,772 miles
  • 2019 – 122,818 miles
  • 2018 – 117,914 miles
  • 2017 – 112,432 miles
  • 2016 – 106,624 miles
  • 2015 – 101,617 miles
  • 2014 – 95,639 miles
  • 2012 – 89,695 miles
  • 2011 – 76,611 miles
  • 2010 – 67,683 miles
  • 2008 – 64,436 miles
  • 2007 – 40,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,273 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front near side passenger door damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,273 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    169,273 miles
    Test number
    888685484038
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front near side passenger door damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail169,273 miles (+12,093)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,273 miles
    Test number
    984263721158
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front near side passenger door damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass157,180 miles (+13,999)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,180 miles
    Test number
    564080069947
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass143,181 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,181 miles
    Test number
    390797960116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Fail143,152 miles (+4,380)1 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,152 miles
    Test number
    582473846205
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Water pump

  6. Pass138,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,772 miles
    Test number
    510292751987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,772 miles (+15,954)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,772 miles
    Test number
    498764727437
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass122,818 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,818 miles
    Test number
    795108531021
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. FailMileage not read6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    579509189553
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass117,914 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,914 miles
    Test number
    446283488315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail117,850 miles (+5,418)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,850 miles
    Test number
    635321690670
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass112,432 miles (+5,808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,432 miles
    Test number
    339974821981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass106,624 miles (+5,007)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,624 miles
    Test number
    585043516052
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Bias to off side currently circa 27% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides 'front, front' (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding slightly (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass101,617 miles (+5,978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,617 miles
    Test number
    498997705017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass95,639 miles (+5,944)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,639 miles
    Test number
    186688904024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBearing and or belt type noise from front of engine.
    • NoteSlight brake bind o.s.f.

  16. Fail89,695 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,695 miles
    Test number
    375467342319
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass89,695 miles (+5,995)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,695 miles
    Test number
    687597542373
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass83,700 miles (+7,089)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,700 miles
    Test number
    297429402085
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBottoms of rear springs not visable
    • NoteFront to rear of car undercover

  19. Fail76,611 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,611 miles
    Test number
    337437701014
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront too rear undercover
    • NoteRear springs hardly visable
    • NoteSteering rack hardly visable

  20. Pass76,611 miles (+8,928)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,611 miles
    Test number
    657157801068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront too rear undercover
    • NoteRear springs hardly visable
    • NoteSteering rack hardly visable

  21. Pass67,683 miles (+3,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    67,683 miles
    Test number
    910027400049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass64,436 miles (+23,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,436 miles
    Test number
    371787648335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass40,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,813 miles
    Test number
    853298047332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 DSL

Does K20 DSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K20 DSL expired on 8 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K20 DSL?
The MOT on K20 DSL expired on 8 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K20 DSL done?
K20 DSL was recorded at 169,273 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 8,077 miles a year.
Has K20 DSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 DSL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on K20 DSL 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 K20 DSL find?
K20 DSL passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 5 more.

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