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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,984 cc

L31 TARMOT history

L31 TAR is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 131,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

L31 TAR black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
131,091 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 TAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 TAR was last recorded at 131,091 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,285 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,806 miles
Average per year
6,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,091 miles
  • 2025 – 128,285 miles
  • 2024 – 124,623 miles
  • 2023 – 120,823 miles
  • 2022 – 116,312 miles
  • 2021 – 111,501 miles
  • 2020 – 106,600 miles
  • 2019 – 99,749 miles
  • 2018 – 95,180 miles
  • 2017 – 90,733 miles
  • 2016 – 79,759 miles
  • 2015 – 66,931 miles
  • 2014 – 52,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,091 miles
  • 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,091 miles (+2,806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    131,091 miles
    Test number
    145860646484
    • 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass128,285 miles (+3,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,285 miles
    Test number
    370738881980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass124,623 miles (+3,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,623 miles
    Test number
    895253097053
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass120,823 miles (+4,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,823 miles
    Test number
    167003380813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass116,312 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,312 miles
    Test number
    230705136948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,501 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,501 miles
    Test number
    845979768720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,600 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,600 miles
    Test number
    715638089621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,749 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,749 miles
    Test number
    974454944817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,759 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,759 miles
    Test number
    981204380416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,180 miles (+4,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,180 miles
    Test number
    432703450710
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass90,733 miles (+10,974)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,733 miles
    Test number
    868306193602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,759 miles
    Test number
    259382067185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,759 miles (+12,828)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,759 miles
    Test number
    909859550394
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
  14. Pass66,931 miles (+14,519)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,931 miles
    Test number
    119792685422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,412 miles
    Test number
    299316074092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 TAR

Does L31 TAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 TAR is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 TAR?
The MOT on L31 TAR is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 TAR done?
L31 TAR was recorded at 131,091 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,334 miles a year.
Has L31 TAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 TAR has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on L31 TAR 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 TAR find?
L31 TAR passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, and 1 more.

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