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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,967 cc

L40 SLCMOT history

L40 SLC is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 19 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 194,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

L40 SLC black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
194,678 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SLC was last recorded at 194,678 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 10,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
183,681 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,997 miles
Average per year
11,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,678 miles
  • 2024 – 183,681 miles
  • 2023 – 170,520 miles
  • 2022 – 161,317 miles
  • 2021 – 147,497 miles
  • 2020 – 140,643 miles
  • 2018 – 111,606 miles
  • 2017 – 96,563 miles
  • 2016 – 75,066 miles
  • 2015 – 57,065 miles
  • 2014 – 55,709 miles
  • 2013 – 47,112 miles
  • 2012 – 31,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,678 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,678 miles (+10,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    194,678 miles
    Test number
    659548757938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass183,681 miles (+13,161)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    183,681 miles
    Test number
    242829313835
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass170,520 miles (+9,203)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    170,520 miles
    Test number
    196716221951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,317 miles (+13,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,317 miles
    Test number
    243616891053
    • 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))
  5. Pass147,497 miles (+6,854)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,497 miles
    Test number
    525753832062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,643 miles
    Test number
    817179652129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    898002528488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    123899389776
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass111,606 miles (+15,043)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,606 miles
    Test number
    974897880992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,563 miles (+21,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,563 miles
    Test number
    263405008233
    • AdvisoryCentral EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass75,066 miles (+18,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,066 miles
    Test number
    741615891699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass57,065 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,065 miles
    Test number
    827595625119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,709 miles (+8,597)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,709 miles
    Test number
    259865364398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,112 miles (+8,289)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,112 miles
    Test number
    117244263361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,823 miles (+7,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,823 miles
    Test number
    857844303075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass31,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,765 miles
    Test number
    115360142458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 SLC

Does L40 SLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SLC is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 SLC?
The MOT on L40 SLC is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 SLC done?
L40 SLC was recorded at 194,678 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 11,879 miles a year.
Has L40 SLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SLC has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L40 SLC 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 SLC find?
L40 SLC passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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