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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L18 SLNMOT history

L18 SLN is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 19 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L18 SLN black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
153,841 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SLN was last recorded at 153,841 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,478 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
363 miles
Average per year
6,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,841 miles
  • 2025 – 141,870 miles
  • 2024 – 129,934 miles
  • 2023 – 114,233 miles
  • 2022 – 104,220 miles
  • 2021 – 96,352 miles
  • 2020 – 90,545 miles
  • 2019 – 86,327 miles
  • 2018 – 83,321 miles
  • 2017 – 81,267 miles
  • 2016 – 78,893 miles
  • 2015 – 76,601 miles
  • 2014 – 74,417 miles
  • 2013 – 71,678 miles
  • 2012 – 69,270 miles
  • 2011 – 63,122 miles
  • 2010 – 57,228 miles
  • 2009 – 53,326 miles
  • 2008 – 45,588 miles
  • 2007 – 36,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,841 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,841 miles (+363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    153,841 miles
    Test number
    376162259476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail153,478 miles (+11,608)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,478 miles
    Test number
    497538109567
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no visible pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bar mounting block (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective no visible pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bar mounting block (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass141,870 miles (+108)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    141,870 miles
    Test number
    826858610051
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Fail141,762 miles (+11,828)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,762 miles
    Test number
    403424879326
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass129,934 miles (+15,701)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,934 miles
    Test number
    716007463150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass114,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,233 miles
    Test number
    315741143010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail114,233 miles (+10,013)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,233 miles
    Test number
    891646507673
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass104,220 miles (+7,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,220 miles
    Test number
    783243055342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass96,352 miles (+72)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,352 miles
    Test number
    970819839026
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Fail96,280 miles (+5,735)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,280 miles
    Test number
    453194621780
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass90,545 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,545 miles
    Test number
    931326358101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,327 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,327 miles
    Test number
    536870232077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,321 miles (+2,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    535767697906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass81,267 miles (+2,374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,267 miles
    Test number
    226336168847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass78,893 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,893 miles
    Test number
    693716608651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,601 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,601 miles
    Test number
    767403141135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,417 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,417 miles
    Test number
    795664394214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,678 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,678 miles
    Test number
    648970793225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,270 miles (+6,148)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,270 miles
    Test number
    386136482418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,122 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,122 miles
    Test number
    806776281269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,228 miles (+3,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,228 miles
    Test number
    602553090240
    • 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)
  22. Pass53,326 miles (+7,738)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,326 miles
    Test number
    523116679264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,588 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,588 miles
    Test number
    120099788291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  24. Fail45,588 miles (+8,754)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,588 miles
    Test number
    290369788291
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  25. Pass36,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,834 miles
    Test number
    290712787209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L18 SLN

Does L18 SLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SLN is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 SLN?
The MOT on L18 SLN is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 SLN done?
L18 SLN was recorded at 153,841 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 6,149 miles a year.
Has L18 SLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SLN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 SLN 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 SLN find?
L18 SLN passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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