
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass90,545 miles (+4,218)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 90,545 miles
- Test number
- 931326358101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,327 miles (+3,006)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 86,327 miles
- Test number
- 536870232077
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
Pass78,893 miles (+2,292)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 78,893 miles
- Test number
- 693716608651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,601 miles (+2,184)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 76,601 miles
- Test number
- 767403141135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,417 miles (+2,739)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 74,417 miles
- Test number
- 795664394214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,678 miles (+2,408)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 71,678 miles
- Test number
- 648970793225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,270 miles (+6,148)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 69,270 miles
- Test number
- 386136482418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,122 miles (+5,894)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 63,122 miles
- Test number
- 806776281269
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass53,326 miles (+7,738)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 53,326 miles
- Test number
- 523116679264
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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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