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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L15 HDWMOT history

L15 HDW is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 215,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

L15 HDW silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
215,461 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 HDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 HDW was last recorded at 215,461 miles on 11 May 2026, 4,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,576 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,885 miles
Average per year
8,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,461 miles
  • 2025 – 210,576 miles
  • 2023 – 200,558 miles
  • 2022 – 193,353 miles
  • 2021 – 180,080 miles
  • 2020 – 170,909 miles
  • 2019 – 161,711 miles
  • 2018 – 149,690 miles
  • 2017 – 136,143 miles
  • 2016 – 123,408 miles
  • 2015 – 114,174 miles
  • 2014 – 111,005 miles
  • 2013 – 107,310 miles
  • 2012 – 97,701 miles
  • 2011 – 92,963 miles
  • 2010 – 86,586 miles
  • 2009 – 77,137 miles
  • 2008 – 68,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,461 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (Minor weep)

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,461 miles (+4,885)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    215,461 miles
    Test number
    113563223446
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Front Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass210,576 miles (+10,018)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    210,576 miles
    Test number
    398984987775
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm bush deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass200,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    200,558 miles
    Test number
    936405040175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail200,558 miles (+7,205)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,558 miles
    Test number
    941820209416
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

  5. Pass193,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    193,353 miles
    Test number
    461996187885
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail193,353 miles (+13,273)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,353 miles
    Test number
    968360878735
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass180,080 miles (+9,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    180,080 miles
    Test number
    322605559465
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass170,909 miles (+9,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    170,909 miles
    Test number
    632189448296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  9. Pass161,711 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,711 miles
    Test number
    184243049876
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (Minor weep) (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail161,711 miles (+12,021)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,711 miles
    Test number
    501325455408
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (Inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (Minor weep) (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar C Clamp worn

  11. Pass149,690 miles (+13,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    149,690 miles
    Test number
    283154465057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass136,143 miles (+12,735)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,143 miles
    Test number
    383946307328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake cable securing bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass123,408 miles (+9,234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,408 miles
    Test number
    620909696290
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front rearmost arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass114,174 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    114,174 miles
    Test number
    126056653910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,005 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,005 miles
    Test number
    379402974287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,310 miles
    Test number
    126193173201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,306 miles (+9,605)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,306 miles
    Test number
    337153973478
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Fail97,701 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,701 miles
    Test number
    216343082034
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass97,701 miles (+4,738)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,701 miles
    Test number
    919233482089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,963 miles (+6,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,963 miles
    Test number
    796162411124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass86,586 miles (+9,449)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    86,586 miles
    Test number
    924852770019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,137 miles
    Test number
    330678959082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,137 miles (+8,498)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,137 miles
    Test number
    832098659008
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass68,639 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,639 miles
    Test number
    284917888058
    • NoteN/s/f tyre getting low tread.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre very low tread.

Questions about L15 HDW

Does L15 HDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 HDW is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 HDW?
The MOT on L15 HDW is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 HDW done?
L15 HDW was recorded at 215,461 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 8,102 miles a year.
Has L15 HDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 HDW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 HDW 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 L15 HDW find?
L15 HDW passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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