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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,393 cc

L8 RMSMOT history

L8 RMS is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 23 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

L8 RMS blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
116,070 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RMS was last recorded at 116,070 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2021: 113,611 miles, lower than 113,612 miles on 30 Apr 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,636 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
434 miles
Average per year
5,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,070 miles
  • 2025 – 115,636 miles
  • 2024 – 114,891 miles
  • 2023 – 114,633 miles
  • 2022 – 114,139 miles
  • 2021 – 113,611 miles
  • 2019 – 112,792 miles
  • 2018 – 111,913 miles
  • 2017 – 110,975 miles
  • 2016 – 107,938 miles
  • 2015 – 104,568 miles
  • 2014 – 100,340 miles
  • 2013 – 95,259 miles
  • 2012 – 83,283 miles
  • 2011 – 70,947 miles
  • 2010 – 58,733 miles
  • 2009 – 45,069 miles
  • 2007 – 18,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,070 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper heat shield for exhaust loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Upper heat shield for exhaust loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,070 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,070 miles
    Test number
    798172395771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,636 miles (+745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    115,636 miles
    Test number
    586318880726
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose at rear

  3. Pass114,891 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,891 miles
    Test number
    896450335713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,633 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,633 miles
    Test number
    470294670467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,139 miles (+528)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,139 miles
    Test number
    530076203523
    • AdvisoryBOTH rear most heatshields slightly insecure but unlikley to become fully detached
    • AdvisoryLight dusting of oil around front subframe
    • AdvisoryMid section silencer outer skin corroding.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush de-bonding slightly from central pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm inner bush heavily de-bonding / splitting within material (marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush de-bonding slightly (marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush de-bonding slightly from central pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm inner bush heavily de-bonding / splitting within material (marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush de-bonding slightly (marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,611 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    113,611 miles
    Test number
    236553854292
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper heat shield for exhaust loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper heat shield for exhaust loose

  7. Fail113,612 miles (+820)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,612 miles
    Test number
    589121991120
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper heat shield for exhaust loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper heat shield for exhaust loose

  8. Pass112,792 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,792 miles
    Test number
    103763906896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,761 miles (+848)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,761 miles
    Test number
    357671827411
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,913 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,913 miles
    Test number
    131398012675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,975 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,975 miles
    Test number
    897746588888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,938 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    107,938 miles
    Test number
    354113740011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,568 miles (+4,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,568 miles
    Test number
    808897155001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail100,340 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    908935044091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass100,340 miles (+5,081)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    917055444007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,259 miles (+11,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,259 miles
    Test number
    686667853087
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass83,283 miles (+12,336)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,283 miles
    Test number
    317308232050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass70,947 miles (+12,214)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,947 miles
    Test number
    436093831083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,733 miles (+13,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,733 miles
    Test number
    104854950473
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  20. Pass45,069 miles (+26,465)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,069 miles
    Test number
    763794659035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,604 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,604 miles
    Test number
    404451667090
    • NoteBottom engine cover insicure
    • NoteTyre tread depth readings †o/s/f 3.mm n/s/f 8.mm o/s/r 5.mm n/s/r 5.mm †Legal limit = 1.6mm

Questions about L8 RMS

Does L8 RMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RMS is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 RMS?
The MOT on L8 RMS is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 RMS done?
L8 RMS was recorded at 116,070 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 5,094 miles a year.
Has L8 RMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RMS has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 RMS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 RMS find?
L8 RMS passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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