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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

L22 EMLMOT history

L22 EML is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2021.

L22 EML silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2022
Mileage
155,787 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 EML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 EML was last recorded at 155,787 miles on 15 Dec 2021, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,772 miles · 3 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
6,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 155,787 miles
  • 2020 – 148,613 miles
  • 2019 – 141,124 miles
  • 2018 – 133,196 miles
  • 2017 – 122,199 miles
  • 2016 – 113,242 miles
  • 2015 – 107,148 miles
  • 2011 – 101,499 miles
  • 2010 – 93,252 miles
  • 2008 – 81,795 miles
  • 2007 – 72,840 miles
  • 2006 – 63,426 miles
  • 2005 – 53,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,787 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,787 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    155,787 miles
    Test number
    525328539011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,772 miles (+7,159)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,772 miles
    Test number
    164667138619
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,613 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    148,613 miles
    Test number
    136100561515
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail148,609 miles (+7,485)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,609 miles
    Test number
    910284237235
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass141,124 miles (+7,928)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,124 miles
    Test number
    397036377430
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,196 miles
    Test number
    702569483604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,196 miles (+10,997)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,196 miles
    Test number
    415176806857
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass122,199 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,199 miles
    Test number
    355439337215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail122,199 miles (+8,957)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,199 miles
    Test number
    742220515822
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass113,242 miles (+6,094)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,242 miles
    Test number
    697532317353
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers splitting
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryO/s washer height
    • AdvisoryO/s/f side light dull
    • AdvisoryWear on front brake discs

  11. Pass107,148 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    107,148 miles
    Test number
    575631065145
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail107,148 miles (+5,649)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,148 miles
    Test number
    575706455127
    • FailureBrake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass101,499 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    101,499 miles
    Test number
    915279201165
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

  14. Fail101,499 miles (+8,247)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,499 miles
    Test number
    758554901194
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass93,252 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    93,252 miles
    Test number
    113917970055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCant see brake pipes under body cover

  16. Fail93,252 miles (+11,457)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,252 miles
    Test number
    611764570029
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCant see brake pipes under body cover

  17. Pass81,795 miles (+8,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,795 miles
    Test number
    104852908393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass72,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    72,840 miles
    Test number
    112970117391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,840 miles (+9,414)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,840 miles
    Test number
    764559707365
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass63,426 miles (+10,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,426 miles
    Test number
    452306206387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    53,417 miles
    Test number
    261081305334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,417 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,417 miles
    Test number
    103180205343
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L22 EML

Does L22 EML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 EML expired on 14 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 EML?
The MOT on L22 EML expired on 14 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 EML done?
L22 EML was recorded at 155,787 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2021, an average of 6,345 miles a year.
Has L22 EML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 EML has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L22 EML 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 L22 EML find?
L22 EML passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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