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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L26 KSTMOT history

L26 KST is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 30 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 171,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L26 KST black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
171,371 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 KST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 KST was last recorded at 171,371 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,195 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
6,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,371 miles
  • 2025 – 166,239 miles
  • 2024 – 161,760 miles
  • 2023 – 156,046 miles
  • 2022 – 148,954 miles
  • 2021 – 145,427 miles
  • 2020 – 138,184 miles
  • 2019 – 129,095 miles
  • 2018 – 121,550 miles
  • 2017 – 111,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,371 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,371 miles (+176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    171,371 miles
    Test number
    480809772391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,195 miles (+4,956)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,195 miles
    Test number
    730264562935
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass166,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,239 miles
    Test number
    547238223138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Fail166,239 miles (+4,479)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,239 miles
    Test number
    228404376248
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass161,760 miles (+5,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,760 miles
    Test number
    448169061665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER. TRAYS. FITTED

  6. Pass156,046 miles (+7,092)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    156,046 miles
    Test number
    706235259212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,954 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,954 miles
    Test number
    210865922506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,427 miles (+6,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,427 miles
    Test number
    794446801670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass139,416 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,416 miles
    Test number
    383996635606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,184 miles (+9,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    138,184 miles
    Test number
    296583671625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (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))

  11. Pass129,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,095 miles
    Test number
    663828887936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail129,095 miles (+7,545)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,095 miles
    Test number
    717835769122
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass121,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,550 miles
    Test number
    138825717033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail121,550 miles (+9,684)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,550 miles
    Test number
    498264474420
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass111,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,866 miles
    Test number
    243055591019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,866 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,866 miles
    Test number
    319286976221
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L26 KST

Does L26 KST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 KST is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 KST?
The MOT on L26 KST is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 KST done?
L26 KST was recorded at 171,371 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 6,276 miles a year.
Has L26 KST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 KST has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 KST 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 L26 KST find?
L26 KST passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear.

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