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Audi 80

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,984 cc

L47 FAAMOT history

L47 FAA is a red petrol Audi 80 first used on 23 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 136,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2026
Mileage
136,793 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
4,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L47 FAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
80
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
23 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L47 FAA was last recorded at 136,793 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 3,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,361 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,432 miles
Average per year
4,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,793 miles
  • 2024 – 133,361 miles
  • 2023 – 129,939 miles
  • 2022 – 129,920 miles
  • 2021 – 125,632 miles
  • 2020 – 121,031 miles
  • 2019 – 116,028 miles
  • 2018 – 109,005 miles
  • 2017 – 105,754 miles
  • 2016 – 103,628 miles
  • 2015 – 99,397 miles
  • 2014 – 91,586 miles
  • 2013 – 84,200 miles
  • 2012 – 77,331 miles
  • 2011 – 73,851 miles
  • 2010 – 71,334 miles
  • 2009 – 67,226 miles
  • 2008 – 63,322 miles
  • 2007 – 56,541 miles
  • 2006 – 55,480 miles
  • 2005 – 52,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,793 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryReluctant to meet emission limits.
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

35 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,793 miles (+3,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,793 miles
    Test number
    392013569183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReluctant to meet emission limits.
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,361 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,361 miles
    Test number
    907370027986
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail133,358 miles (+3,419)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,358 miles
    Test number
    376127305749
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure intermediate (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,939 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,939 miles
    Test number
    623618702342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,920 miles (+9)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,920 miles
    Test number
    984870054153
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail129,911 miles (+4,279)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,911 miles
    Test number
    594978407638
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush outer metal sleeve split/corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,632 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,632 miles
    Test number
    346619301902
    • AdvisoryFront seats slightly loose at rails.

  8. Fail125,597 miles (+4,566)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,597 miles
    Test number
    111447200378
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes on both arms badly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel poor effort at both sides. (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront seats have slight movement on rails.

  9. Pass121,031 miles (+5,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,031 miles
    Test number
    402812765832
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings have slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,028 miles (+7,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,028 miles
    Test number
    190295530024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,005 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,005 miles
    Test number
    969458173161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail108,983 miles (+3,229)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,983 miles
    Test number
    847306998486
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall perished exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyre's fitted on front axle to rear axle. 195/60/15 on front and 205/65/15 on rear.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass105,754 miles (+2,126)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,754 miles
    Test number
    484226583192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Very slight roughness on wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass103,628 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,628 miles
    Test number
    177170017670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail103,626 miles (+4,229)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,626 miles
    Test number
    148817676747
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass99,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,397 miles
    Test number
    858566720340
    • 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)

  17. Fail99,396 miles (+5)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,396 miles
    Test number
    466309698236
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing inner bush (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)

  18. Fail99,391 miles (+7,805)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,391 miles
    Test number
    307232315439
    • FailureCentre Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Pass91,586 miles (+7,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,586 miles
    Test number
    777325924248
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass84,200 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,200 miles
    Test number
    178020643232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail84,197 miles (+6,866)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,197 miles
    Test number
    107551033269
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass77,331 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,331 miles
    Test number
    675425832266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,327 miles (+3,476)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,327 miles
    Test number
    506263332244
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass73,851 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,851 miles
    Test number
    275664131218
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteExhaust center pipe joint corroding
    • NoteN/s/r tyre walls perishing
    • NoteRear fuel pipes corroding

  25. Fail73,851 miles (+2,517)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,851 miles
    Test number
    495934531218
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteExhaust center pipe joint corroding
    • NoteN/s/r tyre walls perishing
    • NoteRear fuel pipes corroding

  26. Pass71,334 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,334 miles
    Test number
    913235430237
    • NoteExhaust fixings very rusty at catalyst

  27. Fail71,334 miles (+4,108)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,334 miles
    Test number
    210585230224
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteExhaust fixings very rusty at catalyst

  28. Pass67,226 miles (+3,904)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    672152619210
    • NoteParking brake effort only just met pass limit
    • NoteExhaust fitting bolts very badly corroded at catalyser

  29. Pass63,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,322 miles
    Test number
    841127028249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail63,320 miles (+6,779)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,320 miles
    Test number
    370397028292
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass56,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,541 miles
    Test number
    580624417216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail56,541 miles (+1,061)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,541 miles
    Test number
    313043217255
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  33. Pass55,480 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    55,480 miles
    Test number
    532177926239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass52,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    354207025277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail52,561 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    304474125271
    • FailureFuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about L47 FAA

Does L47 FAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L47 FAA expired on 7 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L47 FAA?
The MOT on L47 FAA expired on 7 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L47 FAA done?
L47 FAA was recorded at 136,793 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 4,322 miles a year.
Has L47 FAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L47 FAA has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L47 FAA 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 L47 FAA find?
L47 FAA passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; reluctant to meet emission limits.; wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings..

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