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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,976 cc

L8 CEDMOT history

L8 CED is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

L8 CED blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2025
Mileage
147,056 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,976 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L8 CED was last recorded at 147,056 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 1,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,925 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,131 miles
Average per year
5,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,056 miles
  • 2024 – 145,925 miles
  • 2023 – 141,655 miles
  • 2022 – 139,932 miles
  • 2021 – 134,746 miles
  • 2020 – 131,753 miles
  • 2019 – 127,394 miles
  • 2018 – 121,560 miles
  • 2017 – 115,378 miles
  • 2016 – 107,795 miles
  • 2015 – 100,297 miles
  • 2014 – 94,181 miles
  • 2013 – 91,922 miles
  • 2012 – 85,999 miles
  • 2011 – 81,031 miles
  • 2010 – 72,281 miles
  • 2009 – 63,092 miles
  • 2008 – 55,145 miles
  • 2007 – 46,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,056 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,056 miles (+1,131)16 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,056 miles
    Test number
    943787127947
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass145,925 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    145,925 miles
    Test number
    943527907880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail145,901 miles (+4,246)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,901 miles
    Test number
    336034756320
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass141,655 miles (+1,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,655 miles
    Test number
    549901037152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass139,932 miles (+5,186)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,932 miles
    Test number
    261440369050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,746 miles (+2,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,746 miles
    Test number
    866231614227
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met pass requirements recommend full parking brake inspection

  7. Pass131,753 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,753 miles
    Test number
    643877942099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,394 miles
    Test number
    361955169535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,394 miles (+5,834)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,394 miles
    Test number
    349531136100
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass121,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,560 miles
    Test number
    922007678087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,560 miles (+6,182)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,560 miles
    Test number
    125832818569
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush arm (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass115,378 miles (+7,583)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,378 miles
    Test number
    638800722488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,795 miles
    Test number
    900060757530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,795 miles (+7,498)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,795 miles
    Test number
    645219380224
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass100,297 miles (+6,116)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,297 miles
    Test number
    418020985049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,181 miles (+2,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,181 miles
    Test number
    126583584460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass91,922 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,922 miles
    Test number
    199964363000
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail91,922 miles (+5,923)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,922 miles
    Test number
    436094163057
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass85,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    85,999 miles
    Test number
    867699852057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Fail85,999 miles (+4,968)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,999 miles
    Test number
    976889152032
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass81,031 miles (+8,750)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,031 miles
    Test number
    357649951063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,281 miles (+9,189)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    72,281 miles
    Test number
    544730820072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,092 miles (+7,947)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,092 miles
    Test number
    214693139082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,145 miles (+8,675)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,145 miles
    Test number
    904009658098
    • NoteReport/advise both rear tyres close to limit?

  25. Pass46,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,470 miles
    Test number
    791154057021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 CED

Does L8 CED currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 CED expired on 25 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 CED?
The MOT on L8 CED expired on 25 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 CED done?
L8 CED was recorded at 147,056 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 5,567 miles a year.
Has L8 CED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CED has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 CED 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 L8 CED find?
L8 CED failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 16 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside front headlamp aim too high; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split, and 14 more.

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