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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L2 NBWMOT history

L2 NBW is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

L2 NBW silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
177,713 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 NBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 NBW was last recorded at 177,713 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,713 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,713 miles
  • 2025 – 170,242 miles
  • 2024 – 163,726 miles
  • 2023 – 156,099 miles
  • 2022 – 149,827 miles
  • 2021 – 144,053 miles
  • 2020 – 138,120 miles
  • 2019 – 132,229 miles
  • 2018 – 127,307 miles
  • 2017 – 120,975 miles
  • 2016 – 106,488 miles
  • 2014 – 91,573 miles
  • 2013 – 79,350 miles
  • 2012 – 67,164 miles
  • 2011 – 55,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,713 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    177,713 miles
    Test number
    525855175850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,713 miles (+7,471)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,713 miles
    Test number
    339467165381
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,242 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    170,242 miles
    Test number
    518348286607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail170,242 miles (+6,516)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,242 miles
    Test number
    739635191646
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,726 miles (+7,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    163,726 miles
    Test number
    366251694002
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass156,099 miles (+263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,099 miles
    Test number
    779138554409
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail155,836 miles (+6,009)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,836 miles
    Test number
    946151859891
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass149,827 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,827 miles
    Test number
    368405113735
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail149,775 miles (+5,722)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,775 miles
    Test number
    825999988267
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,053 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,053 miles
    Test number
    605504469568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,120 miles
    Test number
    990930740502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail138,120 miles (+5,891)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,120 miles
    Test number
    529042847964
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass132,229 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,229 miles
    Test number
    522564601971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,307 miles
    Test number
    249518250020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail127,307 miles (+6,332)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,307 miles
    Test number
    619479425636
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass120,975 miles (+6,496)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,975 miles
    Test number
    897947009063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,479 miles (+7,991)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,479 miles
    Test number
    651173734157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,488 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,488 miles
    Test number
    383345610937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail106,488 miles (+14,915)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,488 miles
    Test number
    835117871300
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass91,573 miles (+12,223)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,573 miles
    Test number
    127181144238
    • NoteEmmisons low reading.

  21. Pass79,350 miles (+12,186)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,350 miles
    Test number
    566991543262
    • 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)
    • NoteLow emmisions emmited

  22. Pass67,164 miles (+11,293)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,164 miles
    Test number
    308855832235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,871 miles
    Test number
    169710921268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 NBW

Does L2 NBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 NBW is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 NBW?
The MOT on L2 NBW is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 NBW done?
L2 NBW was recorded at 177,713 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 8,068 miles a year.
Has L2 NBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 NBW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L2 NBW 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 L2 NBW find?
L2 NBW passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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