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Audi 80

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 1,896 cc

L21 GWNMOT history

L21 GWN is a red diesel Audi 80 first used on 14 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2024
Mileage
93,464 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 GWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
80
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
14 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 GWN was last recorded at 93,464 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,464 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,464 miles
  • 2022 – 93,464 miles
  • 2021 – 93,464 miles
  • 2020 – 93,464 miles
  • 2019 – 93,181 miles
  • 2018 – 92,648 miles
  • 2017 – 92,111 miles
  • 2016 – 91,834 miles
  • 2015 – 91,697 miles
  • 2014 – 91,412 miles
  • 2013 – 91,088 miles
  • 2012 – 91,053 miles
  • 2011 – 89,776 miles
  • 2010 – 88,519 miles
  • 2009 – 85,318 miles
  • 2008 – 82,965 miles
  • 2007 – 78,891 miles
  • 2006 – 75,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,464 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight play in front top mounts

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear axle mounts corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,464 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    222966477258
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front top mounts

  2. Pass93,464 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    549790283104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounts corroded

  3. Fail93,464 miles1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    593479354418
    • MajorFront Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification n/s and o/s play in top mounts (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounts corroded

  4. Pass93,464 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    318603387498
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear foot and parking brake readings low
    • AdvisoryHandbrake readings only just met minimum requirements 17 % (minimum16%)
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror deteriorated taped up
    • AdvisoryPlay in front top mounts
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight bind on n/s rear brake

  5. Fail93,464 miles4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    877559145894
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear foot and parking brake readings low
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror deteriorated taped up
    • AdvisoryPlay in front top mounts
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  6. Pass93,464 miles (+283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    758522893393
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass93,181 miles (+533)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,181 miles
    Test number
    980226849143
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x8 flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak off pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass92,648 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,648 miles
    Test number
    583821517570
    • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension and subframes corroded

  9. Fail92,648 miles (+537)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,648 miles
    Test number
    827334453896
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension and subframes corroded

  10. Pass92,111 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,111 miles
    Test number
    760696643087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,834 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,834 miles
    Test number
    674275681406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,697 miles (+285)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,697 miles
    Test number
    948951375096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Pass91,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,412 miles
    Test number
    958758954055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail91,412 miles (+324)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,412 miles
    Test number
    977988054050
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass91,088 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,088 miles
    Test number
    119400983476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Fail91,088 miles (+35)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,088 miles
    Test number
    918677073040
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass91,053 miles (+1,277)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,053 miles
    Test number
    718994372008
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Pass89,776 miles (+1,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,776 miles
    Test number
    105086971447
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass88,519 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,519 miles
    Test number
    820094160079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,318 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,318 miles
    Test number
    784858279026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,965 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,965 miles
    Test number
    910878578076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,891 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    78,891 miles
    Test number
    601825077011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    75,527 miles
    Test number
    611039876010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 GWN

Does L21 GWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 GWN expired on 31 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 GWN?
The MOT on L21 GWN expired on 31 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 GWN done?
L21 GWN was recorded at 93,464 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 1,056 miles a year.
Has L21 GWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 GWN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L21 GWN 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 L21 GWN find?
L21 GWN passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 6 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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