Audi A4
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
L26 OUWMOT history
L26 OUW is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 286,963 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 286,963 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 22,579 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 OUW
- 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
- 30 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 OUW was last recorded at 286,963 miles on 18 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 286,963 miles · 17 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 22,579 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 286,963 miles
- 2022 – 166,039 miles
- 2021 – 155,728 miles
- 2020 – 146,613 miles
- 2019 – 133,742 miles
- 2018 – 120,584 miles
- 2017 – 107,338 miles
- 2016 – 93,098 miles
- 2015 – 79,942 miles
- 2014 – 66,084 miles
- 2013 – 50,295 miles
- 2012 – 37,275 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
14 tests since 26 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass286,963 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 286,963 miles
- Test number
- 183577890347
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Fail286,963 miles (+120,924)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 286,963 miles
- Test number
- 573420825473
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass166,039 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 166,039 miles
- Test number
- 771826083929
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail166,037 miles (+10,309)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,037 miles
- Test number
- 440453370125
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass155,728 miles (+9,115)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 155,728 miles
- Test number
- 528339748962
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass146,613 miles (+12,871)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 146,613 miles
- Test number
- 634473318414
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySome surface rust on sills and rear suspension
Pass133,742 miles (+13,158)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 133,742 miles
- Test number
- 687046759600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,584 miles (+13,246)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 120,584 miles
- Test number
- 440048436609
- 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))
Pass107,338 miles (+14,240)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 107,338 miles
- Test number
- 386799132778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,098 miles (+13,156)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 93,098 miles
- Test number
- 952096696154
- 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 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)
Pass79,942 miles (+13,858)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 79,942 miles
- Test number
- 336430385184
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCenter pipe sleeve corroded and due to break
Pass66,084 miles (+15,789)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 66,084 miles
- Test number
- 107661264111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,295 miles (+13,020)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 50,295 miles
- Test number
- 175256373100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,275 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 37,275 miles
- Test number
- 767438372113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 OUW
- Does L26 OUW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L26 OUW expired on 4 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L26 OUW?
- The MOT on L26 OUW expired on 4 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L26 OUW done?
- L26 OUW was recorded at 286,963 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2023, an average of 22,579 miles a year.
- Has L26 OUW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 OUW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on L26 OUW 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 OUW find?
- L26 OUW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides.
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