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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L8 EGSMOT history

L8 EGS is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 3 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

L8 EGS black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,079 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 EGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
3 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 EGS was last recorded at 122,079 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,079 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,079 miles
  • 2024 – 113,930 miles
  • 2023 – 106,795 miles
  • 2022 – 103,555 miles
  • 2021 – 99,452 miles
  • 2020 – 93,984 miles
  • 2019 – 93,155 miles
  • 2018 – 91,217 miles
  • 2017 – 89,758 miles
  • 2016 – 81,836 miles
  • 2015 – 72,299 miles
  • 2014 – 64,530 miles
  • 2013 – 54,792 miles
  • 2012 – 41,635 miles
  • 2011 – 25,080 miles
  • 2010 – 15,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,079 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear tyre getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking on side walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front tyre perishing on side walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,079 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,079 miles
    Test number
    526510322914
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail122,079 miles (+8,149)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,079 miles
    Test number
    816950341289
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass113,930 miles (+7,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,930 miles
    Test number
    827254210621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass106,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,795 miles
    Test number
    538535365494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail106,795 miles (+3,240)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,795 miles
    Test number
    662589164511
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass103,555 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,555 miles
    Test number
    389601102437
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail103,554 miles (+4,102)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,554 miles
    Test number
    353492063166
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass99,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,452 miles
    Test number
    613135685486
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail99,452 miles (+5,468)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,452 miles
    Test number
    565388419937
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass93,984 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,984 miles
    Test number
    391639990537
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking on side walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing on side walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing and cracking on side walls

  11. Fail93,981 miles (+826)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,981 miles
    Test number
    866939193086
    • 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 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking on side walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing on side walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing and cracking on side walls

  12. Pass93,155 miles (+35)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,155 miles
    Test number
    828128588594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut- no chords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail93,120 miles (+1,903)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,120 miles
    Test number
    490021172763
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut- no chords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass91,217 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,217 miles
    Test number
    753319215271
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Fail91,217 miles (+1,459)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,217 miles
    Test number
    217894032459
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f upper front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer cv boot collapsed

  16. Pass89,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,758 miles
    Test number
    857171688681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,758 miles (+7,922)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,758 miles
    Test number
    464627071098
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass81,836 miles (+9,537)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,836 miles
    Test number
    758711388387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,299 miles
    Test number
    874503846874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,299 miles (+7,769)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,299 miles
    Test number
    290954630176
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass64,530 miles (+9,738)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,530 miles
    Test number
    677634974265
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteEmissions too low to produce a printout

  22. Pass54,792 miles (+19)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,792 miles
    Test number
    306592363427
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Fail54,773 miles (+13,138)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,773 miles
    Test number
    397141663493
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  24. Pass41,635 miles (+16,555)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,635 miles
    Test number
    817274062254
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  25. Pass25,080 miles (+9,633)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,080 miles
    Test number
    455869251289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,447 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    15,447 miles
    Test number
    163273090252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    14,211 miles
    Test number
    570051300281
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L8 EGS

Does L8 EGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 EGS is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 EGS?
The MOT on L8 EGS is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 EGS done?
L8 EGS was recorded at 122,079 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,999 miles a year.
Has L8 EGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 EGS has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 EGS 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 EGS find?
L8 EGS passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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