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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

L40 WMSMOT history

L40 WMS is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2021.

L40 WMS blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2022
Mileage
151,265 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 WMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 WMS was last recorded at 151,265 miles on 28 Oct 2021, 9,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,192 miles · 23 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
9,073 miles
Average per year
7,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 151,265 miles
  • 2020 – 142,192 miles
  • 2019 – 129,018 miles
  • 2018 – 113,450 miles
  • 2017 – 109,200 miles
  • 2016 – 102,964 miles
  • 2015 – 97,207 miles
  • 2014 – 89,685 miles
  • 2013 – 82,695 miles
  • 2012 – 74,295 miles
  • 2011 – 65,347 miles
  • 2010 – 54,731 miles
  • 2009 – 50,598 miles
  • 2008 – 47,689 miles
  • 2007 – 37,633 miles
  • 2006 – 28,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,265 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,265 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,265 miles
    Test number
    448794908922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail151,265 miles (+9,073)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,265 miles
    Test number
    245245039758
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,192 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,192 miles
    Test number
    296439668555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,192 miles (+13,174)3 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,192 miles
    Test number
    850543409442
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,018 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,018 miles
    Test number
    202006663452
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail129,018 miles (+15,568)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,018 miles
    Test number
    431807993736
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass113,450 miles (+4,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,450 miles
    Test number
    978105409898
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass109,200 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,200 miles
    Test number
    750215862022
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front and rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undercovers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail109,196 miles (+6,232)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,196 miles
    Test number
    572864576413
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front and rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undercovers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass102,964 miles (+5,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,964 miles
    Test number
    980706434832
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass97,207 miles (+7,522)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,207 miles
    Test number
    364327543865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm 235/45/17 97wxl (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass89,685 miles (+6,990)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,685 miles
    Test number
    585874114313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    848265693254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail82,695 miles (+8,400)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    356895393454
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,295 miles
    Test number
    537395702306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,295 miles (+8,948)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,295 miles
    Test number
    466485702301
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass65,347 miles (+4,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,347 miles
    Test number
    746207501347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass60,527 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,527 miles
    Test number
    515846931181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,731 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,731 miles
    Test number
    710085340185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,598 miles (+2,909)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,598 miles
    Test number
    794138849111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass47,689 miles (+10,056)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,689 miles
    Test number
    232112898192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,633 miles (+9,276)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,633 miles
    Test number
    240648107138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,357 miles
    Test number
    314589236115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 WMS

Does L40 WMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 WMS expired on 22 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 WMS?
The MOT on L40 WMS expired on 22 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 WMS done?
L40 WMS was recorded at 151,265 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2021, an average of 7,958 miles a year.
Has L40 WMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 WMS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L40 WMS 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 WMS find?
L40 WMS passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2021 with 12 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear inner arm bush, and 9 more.

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