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Audi 80

Silver · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc

L38 RYAMOT history

L38 RYA is a silver diesel Audi 80 first used on 20 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 153,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2024
Mileage
153,228 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 RYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
80
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
20 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 RYA was last recorded at 153,228 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 1,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,020 miles · 16 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,208 miles
Average per year
2,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 153,228 miles
  • 2022 – 152,020 miles
  • 2021 – 151,347 miles
  • 2020 – 149,517 miles
  • 2019 – 147,206 miles
  • 2018 – 145,175 miles
  • 2017 – 142,311 miles
  • 2016 – 140,532 miles
  • 2015 – 138,912 miles
  • 2014 – 136,616 miles
  • 2013 – 134,905 miles
  • 2012 – 132,573 miles
  • 2011 – 129,844 miles
  • 2010 – 127,593 miles
  • 2009 – 125,350 miles
  • 2008 – 122,614 miles
  • 2007 – 120,164 miles
  • 2006 – 115,861 miles
  • 2005 – 109,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,228 miles (+1,208)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    153,228 miles
    Test number
    908040295870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass152,020 miles (+673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,020 miles
    Test number
    286533074385
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables deteriorated

  3. Pass151,347 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    151,347 miles
    Test number
    554088525116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail151,331 miles (+1,814)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,331 miles
    Test number
    741311873043
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering locking device ineffective Nuts loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable will not fully return
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass149,517 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,517 miles
    Test number
    242258094686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering arm has slight play

  6. Fail149,497 miles (+2,291)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,497 miles
    Test number
    224289427035
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering arm has slight play

  7. Pass147,206 miles (+2,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    147,206 miles
    Test number
    194448932923
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes near tank damp

  8. Pass145,175 miles (+35)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    145,175 miles
    Test number
    812856776257
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail145,140 miles (+2,829)2 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,140 miles
    Test number
    909466237532
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass142,311 miles (+1,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,311 miles
    Test number
    803459919275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel pipe slightly corroded at rear

  11. Pass140,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,532 miles
    Test number
    446891666194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail140,532 miles (+1,620)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,532 miles
    Test number
    964578045974
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass138,912 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    138,912 miles
    Test number
    866601415245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail138,888 miles (+2,272)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,888 miles
    Test number
    377419305267
    • FailureCentre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass136,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    136,616 miles
    Test number
    268675904254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,616 miles (+1,711)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,616 miles
    Test number
    335984104243
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  17. Fail134,905 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,905 miles
    Test number
    605145903269
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  18. Pass134,905 miles (+2,332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    134,905 miles
    Test number
    767085903216
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  19. Pass132,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    132,573 miles
    Test number
    247419802205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail132,573 miles (+2,729)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,573 miles
    Test number
    949639502234
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass129,844 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    129,844 miles
    Test number
    788408101254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDipstick tube broken
    • NoteFront discs pitted

  22. Fail129,844 miles (+2,251)7 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,844 miles
    Test number
    336518501257
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDipstick tube broken
    • NoteFront discs pitted

  23. Pass127,593 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    127,593 miles
    Test number
    110569200213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Fail127,585 miles (+2,235)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,585 miles
    Test number
    892965000205
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass125,350 miles (+2,736)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    125,350 miles
    Test number
    152407509210
    • NoteSlight play in both front top strut mounts
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

  26. Pass122,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    122,614 miles
    Test number
    864876308246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail122,614 miles (+2,450)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,614 miles
    Test number
    860305108254
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass120,164 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    120,164 miles
    Test number
    361128607291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront top strut mounts have slight play
    • NoteRear wheel bearings have slight play

  29. Fail120,164 miles (+4,303)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,164 miles
    Test number
    692518907298
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront top strut mounts have slight play
    • NoteRear wheel bearings have slight play

  30. Pass115,861 miles (+5,884)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    115,861 miles
    Test number
    310333316492
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheel bearings

  31. Pass109,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    109,977 miles
    Test number
    372739405428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L38 RYA

Does L38 RYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L38 RYA expired on 15 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L38 RYA?
The MOT on L38 RYA expired on 15 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L38 RYA done?
L38 RYA was recorded at 153,228 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 2,396 miles a year.
Has L38 RYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L38 RYA has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L38 RYA 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 L38 RYA find?
L38 RYA passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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