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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,986 cc

L40 YEOMOT history

L40 YEO is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 5 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L40 YEO blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,397 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 YEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 YEO was last recorded at 106,397 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,393 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,397 miles
  • 2025 – 104,135 miles
  • 2024 – 101,437 miles
  • 2023 – 98,692 miles
  • 2022 – 95,395 miles
  • 2021 – 91,960 miles
  • 2020 – 88,608 miles
  • 2019 – 83,035 miles
  • 2018 – 79,762 miles
  • 2017 – 78,365 miles
  • 2016 – 71,898 miles
  • 2015 – 64,900 miles
  • 2014 – 56,309 miles
  • 2013 – 48,402 miles
  • 2012 – 42,302 miles
  • 2011 – 33,925 miles
  • 2010 – 25,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,397 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by coil spring

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by coil spring

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,397 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,397 miles
    Test number
    809227874272
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail106,393 miles (+2,258)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,393 miles
    Test number
    193284878590
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass104,135 miles (+2,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,135 miles
    Test number
    906397505587
    • AdvisoryMultiple rear suspension components+rear subframe corroded
  4. Pass101,437 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,437 miles
    Test number
    485528718592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,692 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,692 miles
    Test number
    234394023028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,395 miles (+3,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,395 miles
    Test number
    722340852861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass91,960 miles (+3,352)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,960 miles
    Test number
    722506548858
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
  8. Pass88,608 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,608 miles
    Test number
    674711668905
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Fail88,608 miles (+5,573)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,608 miles
    Test number
    110353533835
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Pass83,035 miles (+3,273)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,035 miles
    Test number
    332706159361
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass79,762 miles (+1,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,762 miles
    Test number
    204348914333
    • 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. Pass78,365 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,365 miles
    Test number
    748144960162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,898 miles (+6,998)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,898 miles
    Test number
    559296413648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,900 miles (+8,591)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,900 miles
    Test number
    768190595093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,309 miles (+7,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,309 miles
    Test number
    856900584090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass48,402 miles (+6,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,402 miles
    Test number
    956543873091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass42,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,302 miles
    Test number
    367021692004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,302 miles (+8,377)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,302 miles
    Test number
    127160592083
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass33,925 miles (+8,660)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,925 miles
    Test number
    999004281031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,265 miles
    Test number
    512829680094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 YEO

Does L40 YEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 YEO is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 YEO?
The MOT on L40 YEO is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 YEO done?
L40 YEO was recorded at 106,397 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,905 miles a year.
Has L40 YEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 YEO has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 YEO 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 YEO find?
L40 YEO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout.

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