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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

L70 TMGMOT history

L70 TMG is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2024.

L70 TMG black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2026
Mileage
165,597 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 TMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 TMG was last recorded at 165,597 miles on 20 Dec 2024, 2,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,238 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,359 miles
Average per year
8,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,597 miles
  • 2023 – 161,339 miles
  • 2021 – 158,720 miles
  • 2020 – 153,167 miles
  • 2019 – 146,894 miles
  • 2018 – 140,220 miles
  • 2017 – 134,129 miles
  • 2016 – 121,633 miles
  • 2015 – 115,999 miles
  • 2014 – 103,425 miles
  • 2013 – 90,085 miles
  • 2012 – 74,512 miles
  • 2011 – 61,478 miles
  • 2010 – 44,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,597 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm outer joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm outer ball joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front upper arms inner bushes cracked and split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,597 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    165,597 miles
    Test number
    637011973964
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail165,597 miles (+2,359)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,597 miles
    Test number
    557055774254
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass163,238 miles (+1,899)5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,238 miles
    Test number
    655338211277
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded and muddy (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass161,339 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,339 miles
    Test number
    533396423277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,720 miles (+3,812)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    158,720 miles
    Test number
    619413675932
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass154,908 miles (+1,741)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,908 miles
    Test number
    693031783264
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated formost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass153,167 miles (+6,273)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    153,167 miles
    Test number
    264437213952
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (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 inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass146,894 miles (+7)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,894 miles
    Test number
    271014736962
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front upper arms inner bushes cracked and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail146,887 miles (+6,667)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,887 miles
    Test number
    298183835162
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front upper arms inner bushes cracked and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres are different sizes

  10. Pass140,220 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    140,220 miles
    Test number
    260298197404
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail140,220 miles (+6,091)1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,220 miles
    Test number
    317185931004
    • Repaired at testBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass134,129 miles (+12,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,129 miles
    Test number
    604743068136
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened offside rear mount (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass121,633 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,633 miles
    Test number
    975400883460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail121,631 miles (+5,632)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,631 miles
    Test number
    896379384346
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass115,999 miles (+12,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    115,999 miles
    Test number
    186500655033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass103,425 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    103,425 miles
    Test number
    866317534038
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light is on
    • NoteOffside front conrner of bumper damaged

  17. Fail103,425 miles (+13,340)2 dangerous5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,425 miles
    Test number
    117157634454
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light is on
    • NoteOffside front conrner of bumper damaged

  18. Pass90,085 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,085 miles
    Test number
    946936433025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail90,085 miles (+15,573)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,085 miles
    Test number
    146686233401
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass74,512 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,512 miles
    Test number
    167092932018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,509 miles (+13,031)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,509 miles
    Test number
    909921832054
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass61,478 miles (+16,722)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,478 miles
    Test number
    548168841049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,756 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,756 miles
    Test number
    344814010074
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth sides front tyres worn close to legal limmit and are devoid of tread (bald) on inner shoulders.
    • NoteOffside front under tray slightly damaged.

Questions about L70 TMG

Does L70 TMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 TMG expired on 4 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 TMG?
The MOT on L70 TMG expired on 4 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 TMG done?
L70 TMG was recorded at 165,597 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2024, an average of 8,093 miles a year.
Has L70 TMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 TMG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 TMG 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 L70 TMG find?
L70 TMG passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits and perishing, and 2 more.

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