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Audi 80

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,226 cc

L456 RGXMOT history

L456 RGX is a blue petrol Audi 80 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 187,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
187,879 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L456 RGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
80
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,226 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L456 RGX was last recorded at 187,879 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,341 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
538 miles
Average per year
420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,879 miles
  • 2025 – 187,341 miles
  • 2023 – 185,722 miles
  • 2021 – 185,347 miles
  • 2020 – 185,020 miles
  • 2015 – 184,678 miles
  • 2013 – 183,715 miles
  • 2011 – 183,671 miles
  • 2006 – 179,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,879 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,879 miles (+538)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    187,879 miles
    Test number
    426524390667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass187,341 miles (+1,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    187,341 miles
    Test number
    363283256824
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Top mounts have slight vertical movement. N/S & O/S
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass185,722 miles (+375)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    185,722 miles
    Test number
    250369567690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass185,347 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    185,347 miles
    Test number
    323309551911
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail185,336 miles (+316)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,336 miles
    Test number
    950718244840
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate damaged

  6. Pass185,020 miles (+342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    185,020 miles
    Test number
    349625068131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass184,678 miles (+963)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    184,678 miles
    Test number
    626419265166
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass183,715 miles (+1)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    183,715 miles
    Test number
    817434183140
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteBrake discs are rusty.
    • NoteCenter silencer box badly corroded and minor leak.
    • NoteSlight play in BOTH front lower suspension ball joints.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link rod lower ball joint.

  9. Fail183,714 miles (+43)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,714 miles
    Test number
    248677673495
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteBrake discs are rusty.
    • NoteCenter silencer box badly corroded and minor leak.
    • NoteSlight play in BOTH front lower suspension ball joints.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link rod lower ball joint.

  10. Pass183,671 miles (+4,269)2 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    183,671 miles
    Test number
    999525921131
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery light is on
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing badly on the inner edge
    • NoteCentre exhaust section, rear box outer skin is in poor condition
    • NoteEngine is ommiting small amounts of white smoke occasionally
    • NoteFront o/s lower bumper grill is missing
    • NoteO/s inner drive shaft gaiter has a slight weep
    • NoteRear boot lid centre lens is cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs are in very poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust tank strap is bent but securing the tank

  11. Pass179,402 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    179,402 miles
    Test number
    713836606282
    • NoteRear brakes binding very close to unacceptable limit

  12. Fail179,402 miles5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,402 miles
    Test number
    324671706495
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box corroded
    • NoteFront lower arm rear bushe soft
    • NoteO/s/f tyre very low in places on inner edge

Questions about L456 RGX

Does L456 RGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L456 RGX is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L456 RGX?
The MOT on L456 RGX is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L456 RGX done?
L456 RGX was recorded at 187,879 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 420 miles a year.
Has L456 RGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L456 RGX has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L456 RGX 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 L456 RGX find?
L456 RGX passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush, and 2 more.

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