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Audi A4

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,976 cc

L40 LERMOT history

L40 LER is a silver petrol Audi A4 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

L40 LER silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,260 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,976 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LER was last recorded at 92,260 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 3,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2020: 68,461 miles, lower than 68,467 miles on 27 May 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,285 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,975 miles
Average per year
4,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,260 miles
  • 2025 – 88,285 miles
  • 2023 – 85,888 miles
  • 2022 – 80,902 miles
  • 2021 – 69,931 miles
  • 2020 – 68,461 miles
  • 2019 – 66,990 miles
  • 2015 – 66,117 miles
  • 2014 – 65,298 miles
  • 2013 – 54,610 miles
  • 2012 – 44,579 miles
  • 2011 – 27,768 miles
  • 2010 – 18,920 miles
  • 2009 – 15,614 miles
  • 2008 – 12,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,260 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,260 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,260 miles
    Test number
    700446324783
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail92,260 miles (+3,975)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,260 miles
    Test number
    498281931588
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,285 miles (+2,397)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,285 miles
    Test number
    241886646379
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,888 miles (+4,986)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,888 miles
    Test number
    673395280276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,902 miles (+10,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    80,902 miles
    Test number
    661334184101
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are close to legal limit/worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOsf/nsf inner side of brake discs have some scoring but not seriously effecting brake performance

  6. Pass69,931 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    69,931 miles
    Test number
    244376432137
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail69,931 miles (+1,470)1 major1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,931 miles
    Test number
    269841375726
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass68,461 miles (-6)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    68,461 miles
    Test number
    597133178972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,467 miles (+1,477)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,467 miles
    Test number
    372358218667
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass66,990 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,990 miles
    Test number
    534526564336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,117 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,117 miles
    Test number
    601825979353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,298 miles (+10,688)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,298 miles
    Test number
    536006944270
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass54,610 miles (+10,031)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,610 miles
    Test number
    368475403280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,579 miles
    Test number
    258334882168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,579 miles (+16,811)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,579 miles
    Test number
    249773672100
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass27,768 miles (+8,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,768 miles
    Test number
    335134441242
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass18,920 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,920 miles
    Test number
    820710770282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,614 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,614 miles
    Test number
    304908149415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    12,713 miles
    Test number
    702020978216
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 LER

Does L40 LER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LER is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LER?
The MOT on L40 LER is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LER done?
L40 LER was recorded at 92,260 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,602 miles a year.
Has L40 LER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LER has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 LER ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L40 LER find?
L40 LER passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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