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Audi A4

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

L8 PFMMOT history

L8 PFM is a red petrol Audi A4 first used on 28 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 62,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

L8 PFM red Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,528 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 PFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 PFM was last recorded at 62,528 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,019 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,509 miles
Average per year
2,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,528 miles
  • 2025 – 61,019 miles
  • 2024 – 58,873 miles
  • 2023 – 56,726 miles
  • 2022 – 55,118 miles
  • 2021 – 53,752 miles
  • 2020 – 52,774 miles
  • 2019 – 50,924 miles
  • 2018 – 48,444 miles
  • 2017 – 45,477 miles
  • 2016 – 41,554 miles
  • 2015 – 37,457 miles
  • 2014 – 32,385 miles
  • 2013 – 28,507 miles
  • 2012 – 25,751 miles
  • 2011 – 21,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,528 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,528 miles (+1,509)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,528 miles
    Test number
    590764372713
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass61,019 miles (+21)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    61,019 miles
    Test number
    389010135808
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail60,998 miles (+2,125)10 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,998 miles
    Test number
    891734589338
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre sleeve corroded and insecure (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower shock mount in front most arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower shock mount in front most arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass58,873 miles (+2,147)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    58,873 miles
    Test number
    465195112983
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( forward arm ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted obscuring some components...
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (( ALL front upper arm bushes worn & splitting... Replacement advised... )) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on edges & lightly cracking within the tread area of the tyre...) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on edges & lightly cracking within the tread area. ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,726 miles (+1,608)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    56,726 miles
    Test number
    690616667001
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( Forward arm. ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Heavily cracking within the tread area of the tyre. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( heavily cracking within the tread area of the tyre. replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass55,118 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    55,118 miles
    Test number
    868747841537
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail55,118 miles (+1,366)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,118 miles
    Test number
    982929835551
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass53,752 miles (+978)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,752 miles
    Test number
    686455701334
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Both upper arm bushes splitting ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Both upper arm bushes worn ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass52,774 miles (+1,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,774 miles
    Test number
    451900082340
    • AdvisoryAdvise Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both of the upper suspension arm bushes are splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both of the upper suspension arm bushes are splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,924 miles (+2,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,924 miles
    Test number
    558896025413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass48,444 miles (+2,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,444 miles
    Test number
    995503762064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracked at outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass45,477 miles (+3,923)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,477 miles
    Test number
    891454691377
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged oth cracked (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly lipped. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass41,554 miles (+4,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,554 miles
    Test number
    676609751449
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass37,457 miles (+5,072)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,457 miles
    Test number
    747823915075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,385 miles
    Test number
    796882024004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,385 miles (+3,878)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,385 miles
    Test number
    536932124098
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  17. Pass28,507 miles (+2,756)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,507 miles
    Test number
    868510333074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass25,751 miles (+4,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,751 miles
    Test number
    398174922009
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass21,558 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,558 miles
    Test number
    597474821005
    • NoteRear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Questions about L8 PFM

Does L8 PFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 PFM is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 PFM?
The MOT on L8 PFM is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 PFM done?
L8 PFM was recorded at 62,528 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,740 miles a year.
Has L8 PFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 PFM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 PFM 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 PFM find?
L8 PFM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, and 1 more.

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