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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L40 LAXMOT history

L40 LAX is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 11 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 191,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

L40 LAX grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
191,677 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LAX was last recorded at 191,677 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 7,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,186 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,491 miles
Average per year
7,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,677 miles
  • 2025 – 184,186 miles
  • 2024 – 179,743 miles
  • 2023 – 172,353 miles
  • 2021 – 168,814 miles
  • 2020 – 160,825 miles
  • 2019 – 150,672 miles
  • 2018 – 140,084 miles
  • 2017 – 126,909 miles
  • 2016 – 115,486 miles
  • 2015 – 104,150 miles
  • 2014 – 89,639 miles
  • 2013 – 83,941 miles
  • 2012 – 80,703 miles
  • 2010 – 72,102 miles
  • 2009 – 63,506 miles
  • 2008 – 46,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,677 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,677 miles (+7,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    191,677 miles
    Test number
    507550282792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass184,186 miles (+4,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    184,186 miles
    Test number
    501481549656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass179,743 miles (+7,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    179,743 miles
    Test number
    883752451405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play & slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass172,353 miles (+3,539)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    172,353 miles
    Test number
    110067745762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket snapped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass168,814 miles (+7,989)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    168,814 miles
    Test number
    114928341753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass160,825 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    160,825 miles
    Test number
    916645695928
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail160,825 miles (+10,153)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,825 miles
    Test number
    516668902153
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass150,672 miles (+10,588)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    150,672 miles
    Test number
    554912875383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,084 miles (+13,175)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    140,084 miles
    Test number
    948501402401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,909 miles (+11,423)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    126,909 miles
    Test number
    802033517342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass115,486 miles (+11,336)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,486 miles
    Test number
    293227352825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,150 miles (+14,511)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,150 miles
    Test number
    609579655024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,639 miles (+5,698)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    89,639 miles
    Test number
    687972454051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,941 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,941 miles
    Test number
    749486603333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,703 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,703 miles
    Test number
    838094442226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,677 miles (+8,575)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,677 miles
    Test number
    648693542223
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass72,102 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,102 miles
    Test number
    214972020362
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded

  18. Fail72,102 miles (+2,113)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,102 miles
    Test number
    811132020392
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded

  19. Pass69,989 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,989 miles
    Test number
    921416220007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,506 miles
    Test number
    220437129022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,505 miles (+16,589)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,505 miles
    Test number
    170297529048
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass46,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,916 miles
    Test number
    172283628052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 LAX

Does L40 LAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LAX is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LAX?
The MOT on L40 LAX is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LAX done?
L40 LAX was recorded at 191,677 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 7,947 miles a year.
Has L40 LAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LAX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on L40 LAX 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 LAX find?
L40 LAX passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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