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Purple · Petrol · 1994 · 1,984 cc

L20 ABKMOT history

L20 ABK is a purple petrol Audi Cabriolet first used on 26 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,547 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 ABK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
26 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 ABK was last recorded at 119,547 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2011: 80,852 miles, lower than 81,023 miles on 15 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,524 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
2,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,547 miles
  • 2025 – 119,524 miles
  • 2024 – 119,338 miles
  • 2023 – 119,334 miles
  • 2022 – 119,315 miles
  • 2020 – 113,942 miles
  • 2019 – 93,777 miles
  • 2018 – 93,745 miles
  • 2017 – 93,739 miles
  • 2016 – 93,638 miles
  • 2014 – 92,550 miles
  • 2013 – 91,297 miles
  • 2012 – 90,477 miles
  • 2011 – 80,852 miles
  • 2010 – 80,769 miles
  • 2009 – 80,671 miles
  • 2008 – 79,321 miles
  • 2007 – 77,175 miles
  • 2006 – 74,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,547 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inoperative
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm 205/60/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,547 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,547 miles
    Test number
    186368172545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Fail119,547 miles (+23)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,547 miles
    Test number
    743062823883
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Pass119,524 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,524 miles
    Test number
    215900317136
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass119,338 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,338 miles
    Test number
    852957158141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail119,338 miles (+4)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,338 miles
    Test number
    863817780291
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass119,334 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,334 miles
    Test number
    577569300615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,315 miles (+5,373)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    119,315 miles
    Test number
    267250022275
    • MinorCentral Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass113,942 miles (+20,165)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,942 miles
    Test number
    582641790187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,777 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,777 miles
    Test number
    149613741675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,745 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,745 miles
    Test number
    252393508986
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail93,743 miles (+4)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,743 miles
    Test number
    337292217312
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass93,739 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,739 miles
    Test number
    312537772731
    • AdvisoryBRAKES COULD DO WITH A SERVICE

  13. Pass93,638 miles (+1,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,638 miles
    Test number
    492917387035
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  14. Pass92,550 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,550 miles
    Test number
    505262014315
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

  15. Fail92,542 miles (+1,245)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,542 miles
    Test number
    835756774253
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

  16. Pass91,297 miles (+820)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,297 miles
    Test number
    668224343312
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass90,477 miles (+9,625)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    90,477 miles
    Test number
    105635442301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,852 miles (-171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,852 miles
    Test number
    597821151322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail81,023 miles (+254)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,023 miles
    Test number
    559096561190
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear discs slight corrosion

  20. Pass80,769 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,769 miles
    Test number
    621277260113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,671 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    80,671 miles
    Test number
    853447869143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,321 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,321 miles
    Test number
    391406658192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,175 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    77,175 miles
    Test number
    321196957139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    74,565 miles
    Test number
    612820666131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 ABK

Does L20 ABK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 ABK is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 ABK?
The MOT on L20 ABK is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 ABK done?
L20 ABK was recorded at 119,547 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,217 miles a year.
Has L20 ABK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 ABK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 ABK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 ABK find?
L20 ABK passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front fog lamp inoperative; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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