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Audi A4

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L20 LHDMOT history

L20 LHD is a white diesel Audi A4 first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

L20 LHD white Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
154,932 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 LHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 LHD was last recorded at 154,932 miles on 14 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2026: 154,932 miles, lower than 158,843 miles on 1 Sept 2026.

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
158,843 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Average per year
8,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,932 miles
  • 2025 – 152,332 miles
  • 2024 – 150,983 miles
  • 2023 – 148,862 miles
  • 2022 – 141,169 miles
  • 2021 – 135,620 miles
  • 2020 – 126,457 miles
  • 2019 – 116,666 miles
  • 2018 – 101,908 miles
  • 2017 – 86,301 miles
  • 2016 – 70,090 miles
  • 2015 – 57,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,932 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,932 miles (-3,911)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    154,932 miles
    Test number
    847147998634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail158,843 miles (+6,511)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,843 miles
    Test number
    811199044883
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced possible bulb fitment (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  3. Pass152,332 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,332 miles
    Test number
    875980523353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear advise rear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear rear tyres look slightly low on pressure

  4. Fail152,309 miles (+1,326)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,309 miles
    Test number
    983233501831
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear advise rear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear rear tyres look slightly low on pressure

  5. Pass150,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    150,983 miles
    Test number
    746972306965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,983 miles (+2,121)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,983 miles
    Test number
    569736364045
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass148,862 miles (+7,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    148,862 miles
    Test number
    345614677140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,169 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,169 miles
    Test number
    621559849591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail141,169 miles (+5,549)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,169 miles
    Test number
    455547133623
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass135,620 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,620 miles
    Test number
    592829057797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail135,620 miles (+9,163)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,620 miles
    Test number
    418213182624
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass126,457 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,457 miles
    Test number
    499463814806
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail126,457 miles (+9,791)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,457 miles
    Test number
    908171014467
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass116,666 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,666 miles
    Test number
    559357897491
    • 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 255/35/19 (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))

  15. Fail116,666 miles (+14,758)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,666 miles
    Test number
    518389064051
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 255/35/19 (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))

  16. Pass101,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,908 miles
    Test number
    878515495727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Fail101,908 miles (+15,607)3 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,908 miles
    Test number
    799206051458
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass86,301 miles (+16,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,301 miles
    Test number
    779768027920
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass70,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,090 miles
    Test number
    455508650701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,090 miles (+2,320)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,090 miles
    Test number
    416324802314
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass67,770 miles (+10,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,770 miles
    Test number
    630643246761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass57,054 miles (+183)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,054 miles
    Test number
    116949475486
    • NoteFront brake pads worn 50%

  23. Fail56,871 miles1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,871 miles
    Test number
    447820275067
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteFront brake pads worn 50%

Questions about L20 LHD

Does L20 LHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LHD is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 LHD?
The MOT on L20 LHD is valid until 13 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 LHD done?
L20 LHD was recorded at 154,932 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 8,518 miles a year.
Has L20 LHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 LHD has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 LHD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 LHD find?
L20 LHD passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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