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Audi A6

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L18 HMSMOT history

L18 HMS is a silver diesel Audi A6 first used on 28 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 54,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L18 HMS silver Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
54,464 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 HMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 HMS was last recorded at 54,464 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,840 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
624 miles
Average per year
2,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,464 miles
  • 2025 – 53,840 miles
  • 2024 – 52,722 miles
  • 2023 – 51,220 miles
  • 2022 – 49,565 miles
  • 2021 – 48,047 miles
  • 2020 – 46,677 miles
  • 2019 – 44,843 miles
  • 2018 – 42,397 miles
  • 2017 – 39,745 miles
  • 2016 – 37,361 miles
  • 2015 – 34,795 miles
  • 2014 – 31,479 miles
  • 2013 – 27,880 miles
  • 2012 – 23,389 miles
  • 2011 – 18,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,464 miles
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,464 miles (+624)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    54,464 miles
    Test number
    685287889737
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass53,840 miles (+1,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    53,840 miles
    Test number
    130354623661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass52,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    52,722 miles
    Test number
    133157602967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail52,722 miles (+1,502)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,722 miles
    Test number
    379334208739
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass51,220 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,220 miles
    Test number
    229444817469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,565 miles
    Test number
    170839334217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail49,565 miles (+1,518)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,565 miles
    Test number
    697042416438
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass48,047 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,047 miles
    Test number
    764899298543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,677 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,677 miles
    Test number
    992564349212
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in winsscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail46,677 miles (+1,834)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,677 miles
    Test number
    429066507320
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in winsscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass44,843 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,843 miles
    Test number
    947887853803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,397 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,397 miles
    Test number
    664207704604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,745 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,745 miles
    Test number
    283071263086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,361 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,361 miles
    Test number
    249016825759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,795 miles
    Test number
    615381625012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,789 miles (+3,310)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,789 miles
    Test number
    197881725073
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass31,479 miles (+3,599)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,479 miles
    Test number
    176357424461
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass27,880 miles (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    727374823058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,389 miles (+5,076)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,389 miles
    Test number
    346965222049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,313 miles
    Test number
    237069511051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 HMS

Does L18 HMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 HMS is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 HMS?
The MOT on L18 HMS is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 HMS done?
L18 HMS was recorded at 54,464 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 2,397 miles a year.
Has L18 HMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 HMS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 HMS 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 L18 HMS find?
L18 HMS passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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