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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L23 JWCMOT history

L23 JWC is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 2 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 176,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

L23 JWC grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2026
Mileage
176,497 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 JWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L23 JWC was last recorded at 176,497 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 4,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,044 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,453 miles
Average per year
7,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,497 miles
  • 2024 – 168,960 miles
  • 2023 – 165,075 miles
  • 2021 – 161,733 miles
  • 2020 – 158,542 miles
  • 2019 – 154,625 miles
  • 2018 – 149,499 miles
  • 2017 – 138,702 miles
  • 2016 – 124,026 miles
  • 2015 – 109,799 miles
  • 2014 – 96,429 miles
  • 2013 – 81,353 miles
  • 2012 – 72,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail176,497 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail176,497 miles (+4,453)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,497 miles
    Test number
    246199081460
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass172,044 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    172,044 miles
    Test number
    230819400870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,960 miles (+3,885)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    168,960 miles
    Test number
    301268156208
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    165,075 miles
    Test number
    566852571896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail165,075 miles (+3,342)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,075 miles
    Test number
    299816020403
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass161,733 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    161,733 miles
    Test number
    423524553643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,542 miles (+3,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,542 miles
    Test number
    962445873303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass154,625 miles (+5,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,625 miles
    Test number
    468302402250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass149,499 miles (+10,797)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    149,499 miles
    Test number
    109623826193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,702 miles (+14,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    138,702 miles
    Test number
    155436676320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass124,026 miles (+14,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    124,026 miles
    Test number
    885662010486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  12. Pass109,799 miles (+13,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,799 miles
    Test number
    493788081228
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted under trays fitted

  13. Pass96,429 miles (+15,076)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,429 miles
    Test number
    968586084248
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass81,353 miles (+8,638)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,353 miles
    Test number
    937586763211
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass72,715 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,715 miles
    Test number
    616381472215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,816 miles
    Test number
    298319032430
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail71,816 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,816 miles
    Test number
    136482432115
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L23 JWC

Does L23 JWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 JWC expired on 8 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 JWC?
The MOT on L23 JWC expired on 8 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 JWC done?
L23 JWC was recorded at 176,497 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 7,727 miles a year.
Has L23 JWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 JWC has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 JWC 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 L23 JWC find?
L23 JWC failed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 10 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front, and 9 more.

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