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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L31 RCFMOT history

L31 RCF is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 16 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 160,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

L31 RCF black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
160,884 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 RCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 RCF was last recorded at 160,884 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,876 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
9,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,884 miles
  • 2025 – 160,876 miles
  • 2024 – 154,478 miles
  • 2023 – 150,791 miles
  • 2022 – 141,933 miles
  • 2021 – 132,929 miles
  • 2020 – 118,795 miles
  • 2019 – 104,336 miles
  • 2018 – 90,716 miles
  • 2017 – 82,889 miles
  • 2016 – 76,875 miles
  • 2015 – 69,624 miles
  • 2014 – 55,446 miles
  • 2013 – 44,335 miles
  • 2012 – 32,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,884 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front under tray insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,884 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    160,884 miles
    Test number
    234215761577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,876 miles (+6,398)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,876 miles
    Test number
    505277033710
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape and several areas cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed on bulged area and several places around edge! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn drive shaft is very badly worn as it enters the gearbox (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm, the rearmost of the two badly split bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm, the rearmost of the two badly split bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,478 miles (+3,687)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,478 miles
    Test number
    201579413684
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,791 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,791 miles
    Test number
    642511092435
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp corroded broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail150,791 miles (+8,858)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,791 miles
    Test number
    437374565015
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp corroded broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass141,933 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,933 miles
    Test number
    359020468342
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront under tray insecure

  7. Fail141,910 miles (+8,981)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,910 miles
    Test number
    740636433507
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront under tray insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

  8. Pass132,929 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,929 miles
    Test number
    870958837591
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail132,907 miles (+14,112)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,907 miles
    Test number
    612198983757
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass118,795 miles (+14,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,795 miles
    Test number
    800007052729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields restrict inspection

  11. Pass104,336 miles (+13,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,336 miles
    Test number
    106583269220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass90,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,716 miles
    Test number
    597815049079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,716 miles (+7,827)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,716 miles
    Test number
    848791805545
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass82,889 miles (+6,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,889 miles
    Test number
    698418522265
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres weather cracked

  15. Pass76,875 miles (+7,251)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,875 miles
    Test number
    319443676986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,624 miles
    Test number
    878968615224
    • 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)

  17. Fail69,624 miles (+14,178)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,624 miles
    Test number
    178458215287
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  18. Pass55,446 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,446 miles
    Test number
    918368494110
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail55,446 miles (+11,111)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,446 miles
    Test number
    509708994115
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass44,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,335 miles
    Test number
    876095223257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,335 miles (+11,401)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,335 miles
    Test number
    378394823201
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass32,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    936177272178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 RCF

Does L31 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 RCF is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 RCF?
The MOT on L31 RCF is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 RCF done?
L31 RCF was recorded at 160,884 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 9,411 miles a year.
Has L31 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 RCF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 RCF 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 RCF find?
L31 RCF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm.

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