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Audi 80

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,771 cc

L78 CNBMOT history

L78 CNB is a red petrol Audi 80 first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 226,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
226,305 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 CNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
80
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,771 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 CNB was last recorded at 226,305 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,292 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,305 miles
  • 2025 – 225,813 miles
  • 2024 – 225,433 miles
  • 2023 – 225,022 miles
  • 2022 – 224,419 miles
  • 2021 – 223,719 miles
  • 2020 – 223,706 miles
  • 2018 – 220,347 miles
  • 2017 – 213,619 miles
  • 2016 – 206,022 miles
  • 2015 – 197,646 miles
  • 2014 – 188,676 miles
  • 2013 – 180,617 miles
  • 2012 – 174,407 miles
  • 2011 – 168,258 miles
  • 2010 – 161,800 miles
  • 2009 – 154,543 miles
  • 2008 – 145,528 miles
  • 2007 – 135,816 miles
  • 2006 – 125,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,305 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryN/s/r & o/s/r anti roll bar links catching drive shafts

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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Surface corrosion on rear sub-frame and suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,305 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    226,305 miles
    Test number
    878550395303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r & o/s/r anti roll bar links catching drive shafts

  2. Fail226,292 miles (+479)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,292 miles
    Test number
    559928394086
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass225,813 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    225,813 miles
    Test number
    421152068339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass225,433 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    225,433 miles
    Test number
    122348050513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass225,022 miles (+603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    225,022 miles
    Test number
    714175256383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass224,419 miles (+700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    224,419 miles
    Test number
    269151518635
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear sub-frame and suspension

  7. Pass223,719 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    223,719 miles
    Test number
    629810384261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear sub-frame and suspension

  8. Pass223,706 miles (+3,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    223,706 miles
    Test number
    423093035610
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass220,347 miles (+6,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    220,347 miles
    Test number
    321301426211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass213,619 miles (+7,597)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    213,619 miles
    Test number
    769596256294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass206,022 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    206,022 miles
    Test number
    801577719128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and brake pipes covered in wax oil
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on the nearside front wing
    • AdvisorySlight noise from the offside front wheel area

  12. Fail229,857 miles (+32,211)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,857 miles
    Test number
    312798018717
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and brake pipes covered in wax oil
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on the nearside front wing
    • AdvisorySlight noise from the offside front wheel area

  13. Pass197,646 miles (+8,970)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    197,646 miles
    Test number
    845834635163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass188,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    188,676 miles
    Test number
    315015234185
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail188,676 miles (+8,059)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,676 miles
    Test number
    846248724191
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass180,617 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    180,617 miles
    Test number
    869848623149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail180,615 miles (+6,208)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,615 miles
    Test number
    648087323100
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass174,407 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    174,407 miles
    Test number
    647663142102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass168,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    168,258 miles
    Test number
    967429921166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail168,258 miles (+6,458)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,258 miles
    Test number
    669926721165
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass161,800 miles (+7,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    161,800 miles
    Test number
    210432550488
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass154,543 miles (+289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    154,543 miles
    Test number
    282307249472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail154,254 miles (+8,726)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,254 miles
    Test number
    281671449471
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass145,528 miles (+93)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    145,528 miles
    Test number
    141233648150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMetal fuel pipes at rear starting to corrode

  25. Fail145,435 miles (+9,619)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,435 miles
    Test number
    683470048192
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMetal fuel pipes at rear starting to corrode

  26. Pass135,816 miles (+9,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    135,816 miles
    Test number
    791971947130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass125,951 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    125,951 miles
    Test number
    842543756136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail125,810 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,810 miles
    Test number
    690545646182
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L78 CNB

Does L78 CNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L78 CNB is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L78 CNB?
The MOT on L78 CNB is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L78 CNB done?
L78 CNB was recorded at 226,305 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,994 miles a year.
Has L78 CNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 CNB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L78 CNB 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 L78 CNB find?
L78 CNB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; n/s/r & o/s/r anti roll bar links catching drive shafts.

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