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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

L40 DULMOT history

L40 DUL is a black petrol Audi Coupe first used on 20 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2023
Mileage
148,141 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DUL was last recorded at 148,141 miles on 30 Dec 2022, 4,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,075 miles · 18 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,066 miles
Average per year
5,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,141 miles
  • 2021 – 144,075 miles
  • 2020 – 139,164 miles
  • 2019 – 131,939 miles
  • 2018 – 127,276 miles
  • 2017 – 119,230 miles
  • 2015 – 114,179 miles
  • 2014 – 105,432 miles
  • 2013 – 99,132 miles
  • 2012 – 92,291 miles
  • 2011 – 81,141 miles
  • 2010 – 70,670 miles
  • 2008 – 67,445 miles
  • 2007 – 62,971 miles
  • 2006 – 56,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,141 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,141 miles (+4,066)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,141 miles
    Test number
    959527453762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,075 miles (+4,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,075 miles
    Test number
    132162387263
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass139,164 miles (+7,225)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,164 miles
    Test number
    258264448241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,939 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,939 miles
    Test number
    865589462614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail131,932 miles (+4,656)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,932 miles
    Test number
    953610254139
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  6. Pass127,276 miles (+8,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    127,276 miles
    Test number
    496078288521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  7. Pass119,230 miles (+5,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,230 miles
    Test number
    649834204033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass114,179 miles (+8,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,179 miles
    Test number
    462991665846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass105,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,432 miles
    Test number
    846604074092
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail105,432 miles (+6,300)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,432 miles
    Test number
    959594174005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass99,132 miles (+6,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    99,132 miles
    Test number
    418530043095
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Pass92,291 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,291 miles
    Test number
    209318742040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,988 miles (+10,847)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,988 miles
    Test number
    297516112059
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass81,141 miles (+10,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,141 miles
    Test number
    328535541044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass70,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,670 miles
    Test number
    110606940045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,670 miles (+3,225)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,670 miles
    Test number
    192763040477
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass67,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,445 miles
    Test number
    944550628319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,445 miles (+4,474)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,445 miles
    Test number
    600340528305
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass62,971 miles (+6,481)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    62,971 miles
    Test number
    491610947443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,490 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,490 miles
    Test number
    203402936364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,862 miles
    Test number
    124603246185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 DUL

Does L40 DUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 DUL expired on 29 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 DUL?
The MOT on L40 DUL expired on 29 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 DUL done?
L40 DUL was recorded at 148,141 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2022, an average of 5,738 miles a year.
Has L40 DUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DUL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L40 DUL 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 L40 DUL find?
L40 DUL passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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