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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L51 VLYMOT history

L51 VLY is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 21 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 85,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L51 VLY black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,917 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L51 VLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L51 VLY was last recorded at 85,917 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 6,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,337 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,580 miles
Average per year
6,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,917 miles
  • 2025 – 79,337 miles
  • 2023 – 71,852 miles
  • 2022 – 64,712 miles
  • 2021 – 57,540 miles
  • 2020 – 50,128 miles
  • 2019 – 43,355 miles
  • 2018 – 35,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,917 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454018

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,917 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,917 miles
    Test number
    610424335183
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail85,917 miles (+6,580)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,917 miles
    Test number
    818871930030
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass79,337 miles (+3)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,337 miles
    Test number
    108516176829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil temperature not measured for diesel emissions smoke test due to electronic dipstick fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)
    • AdvisoryNo diesel smoke content registered on diesel smoke meter for emissions test due to manufacturers engine soft limiter fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)
  4. Fail79,334 miles (+7,482)1 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,334 miles
    Test number
    624871683650
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil temperature not measured for diesel emissions smoke test due to electronic dipstick fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)
    • AdvisoryNo diesel smoke content registered on diesel smoke meter for emissions test due to manufacturers engine soft limiter fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)
  5. Pass71,852 miles (+7,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,852 miles
    Test number
    483185937431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass64,712 miles (+7,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,712 miles
    Test number
    738974009641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass57,540 miles (+7,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,540 miles
    Test number
    783569611095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre out of shape
  8. Pass50,128 miles (+6,773)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,128 miles
    Test number
    774125091237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,355 miles (+8,142)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,355 miles
    Test number
    219765731412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,213 miles
    Test number
    986400059119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,213 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,213 miles
    Test number
    356197518391
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

Questions about L51 VLY

Does L51 VLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L51 VLY is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L51 VLY?
The MOT on L51 VLY is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L51 VLY done?
L51 VLY was recorded at 85,917 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,954 miles a year.
Has L51 VLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L51 VLY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L51 VLY 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 L51 VLY find?
L51 VLY passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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