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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,976 cc

L40 RCNMOT history

L40 RCN is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 28,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2023.

L40 RCN blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2024
Mileage
28,549 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,976 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RCN was last recorded at 28,549 miles on 5 Jul 2023, 581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Apr 2017: 25,496 miles, lower than 29,432 miles on 27 Jan 2016.

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
27,968 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
581 miles
Average per year
1,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 28,549 miles
  • 2022 – 27,968 miles
  • 2020 – 26,952 miles
  • 2019 – 26,628 miles
  • 2018 – 25,768 miles
  • 2017 – 25,496 miles
  • 2016 – 29,432 miles
  • 2015 – 21,794 miles
  • 2014 – 20,449 miles
  • 2012 – 19,132 miles
  • 2011 – 17,975 miles
  • 2010 – 17,779 miles
  • 2009 – 14,583 miles
  • 2008 – 10,979 miles
  • 2007 – 8,271 miles
  • 2006 – 6,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,549 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    28,549 miles
    Test number
    137087605801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail28,549 miles (+581)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,549 miles
    Test number
    998092785973
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass27,968 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    27,968 miles
    Test number
    243233032055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,952 miles (+324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    26,952 miles
    Test number
    351420491917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass26,628 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,628 miles
    Test number
    897094352294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,768 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,768 miles
    Test number
    956714134619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,496 miles (-3,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    25,496 miles
    Test number
    609589802218
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass29,432 miles (+7,638)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,432 miles
    Test number
    493952998893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass21,794 miles (+1,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    21,794 miles
    Test number
    756815015031
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass20,449 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    20,449 miles
    Test number
    837650014048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,132 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    19,132 miles
    Test number
    356642752305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,975 miles
    Test number
    338624511371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail17,975 miles (+196)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,975 miles
    Test number
    228183311353
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  14. Pass17,779 miles (+3,196)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,779 miles
    Test number
    260676080296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass14,583 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,583 miles
    Test number
    113749089200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,979 miles (+2,708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    10,979 miles
    Test number
    430718688247
    • NoteO/s dip beam poor pattern

  17. Pass8,271 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    8,271 miles
    Test number
    203735387219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail8,253 miles (+1,730)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,253 miles
    Test number
    570174887283
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  19. Pass6,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    6,523 miles
    Test number
    644304086236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 RCN

Does L40 RCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 RCN expired on 4 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 RCN?
The MOT on L40 RCN expired on 4 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 RCN done?
L40 RCN was recorded at 28,549 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2023, an average of 1,316 miles a year.
Has L40 RCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RCN has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 RCN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L40 RCN find?
L40 RCN passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading arm; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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