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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L13 BENMOT history

L13 BEN is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 30 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 152,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

L13 BEN grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
152,451 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 BEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 BEN was last recorded at 152,451 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 5,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,905 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,546 miles
Average per year
11,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,451 miles
  • 2024 – 133,475 miles
  • 2023 – 121,240 miles
  • 2021 – 110,299 miles
  • 2020 – 100,972 miles
  • 2019 – 90,290 miles
  • 2018 – 77,430 miles
  • 2017 – 62,875 miles
  • 2016 – 44,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,451 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    152,451 miles
    Test number
    843414377821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,446 miles (+5,541)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,446 miles
    Test number
    971479695726
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass146,905 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,905 miles
    Test number
    675182657135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail146,905 miles (+13,430)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,905 miles
    Test number
    458277269341
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass133,475 miles (+12,235)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,475 miles
    Test number
    651047009550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,240 miles (+10,941)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,240 miles
    Test number
    391478814870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,299 miles (+9,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,299 miles
    Test number
    201433147924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass100,972 miles (+10,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,972 miles
    Test number
    845833023826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass90,290 miles (+340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,290 miles
    Test number
    854635004834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail89,950 miles (+12,520)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,950 miles
    Test number
    652322059682
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass77,430 miles (+14,555)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,430 miles
    Test number
    792590027900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,875 miles (+18,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,875 miles
    Test number
    480549450995
    • 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)

  13. Pass44,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,598 miles
    Test number
    477066652278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 BEN

Does L13 BEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 BEN is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 BEN?
The MOT on L13 BEN is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 BEN done?
L13 BEN was recorded at 152,451 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 11,952 miles a year.
Has L13 BEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 BEN has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 BEN 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 L13 BEN find?
L13 BEN passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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