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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

L31 BJAMOT history

L31 BJA is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 160,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2023.

L31 BJA black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2024
Mileage
160,711 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 BJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2024
Latest MOT test
3 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 BJA was last recorded at 160,711 miles on 3 May 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,709 miles · 28 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,711 miles
  • 2022 – 157,166 miles
  • 2021 – 152,630 miles
  • 2020 – 148,878 miles
  • 2019 – 141,942 miles
  • 2018 – 134,470 miles
  • 2017 – 129,493 miles
  • 2016 – 120,395 miles
  • 2015 – 116,055 miles
  • 2014 – 108,034 miles
  • 2013 – 97,756 miles
  • 2012 – 95,478 miles
  • 2011 – 87,037 miles
  • 2010 – 75,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,711 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has slight damage to outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,711 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    160,711 miles
    Test number
    381853126252
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail160,709 miles (+3,543)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,709 miles
    Test number
    504624917396
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,166 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    157,166 miles
    Test number
    781904942581
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail156,806 miles (+4,176)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,806 miles
    Test number
    449865623139
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass152,630 miles (+3,752)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    152,630 miles
    Test number
    853908772519
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass148,878 miles (+51)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    148,878 miles
    Test number
    896471574579
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail148,827 miles (+6,885)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,827 miles
    Test number
    877112173690
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass141,942 miles (+469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,942 miles
    Test number
    986728712677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail141,473 miles (+7,003)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,473 miles
    Test number
    180864597141
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass134,470 miles (+4,977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    134,470 miles
    Test number
    291252060898
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass129,493 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    129,493 miles
    Test number
    108963002047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail129,491 miles (+9,096)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,491 miles
    Test number
    317138290563
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass120,395 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,395 miles
    Test number
    326398435733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,055 miles (+8,021)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,055 miles
    Test number
    867460515152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  15. Pass108,034 miles (+10,278)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,034 miles
    Test number
    365554714127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,756 miles (+2,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    97,756 miles
    Test number
    499569243018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass95,478 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,478 miles
    Test number
    125038942015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,037 miles (+11,785)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,037 miles
    Test number
    747931491094
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing inner edge

  19. Pass75,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,252 miles
    Test number
    161602190431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 BJA

Does L31 BJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 BJA expired on 2 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 BJA?
The MOT on L31 BJA expired on 2 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 BJA done?
L31 BJA was recorded at 160,711 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2023, an average of 6,531 miles a year.
Has L31 BJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 BJA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L31 BJA 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 L31 BJA find?
L31 BJA passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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