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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,123 cc

L8 SBLMOT history

L8 SBL is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 62,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L8 SBL blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
62,204 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,123 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SBL was last recorded at 62,204 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,239 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
965 miles
Average per year
3,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,204 miles
  • 2025 – 61,239 miles
  • 2024 – 58,138 miles
  • 2022 – 52,532 miles
  • 2021 – 50,357 miles
  • 2020 – 50,044 miles
  • 2019 – 49,552 miles
  • 2018 – 46,955 miles
  • 2017 – 44,211 miles
  • 2016 – 40,582 miles
  • 2015 – 34,832 miles
  • 2014 – 29,801 miles
  • 2013 – 24,197 miles
  • 2012 – 18,215 miles
  • 2011 – 12,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,204 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,204 miles (+965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    62,204 miles
    Test number
    276020243275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,239 miles (+3,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    363351592159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass58,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    58,138 miles
    Test number
    320044729771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail58,136 miles (+5,604)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,136 miles
    Test number
    196349025528
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass52,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,532 miles
    Test number
    833762730960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,530 miles (+2,173)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,530 miles
    Test number
    632900103398
    • MajorTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

  7. Pass50,357 miles (+313)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,357 miles
    Test number
    736015320757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light is damp inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass50,044 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,044 miles
    Test number
    377705210842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,552 miles (+2,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,552 miles
    Test number
    952362911921
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass46,955 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    46,955 miles
    Test number
    532273775252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    44,211 miles
    Test number
    890502314976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,211 miles (+3,629)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,211 miles
    Test number
    836379272634
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass40,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,582 miles
    Test number
    162737409977
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low inner edges

  14. Fail40,582 miles (+5,750)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,582 miles
    Test number
    487366440794
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner tyre worn bald

  15. Pass34,832 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,832 miles
    Test number
    167291382746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,801 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    29,801 miles
    Test number
    127050734243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,197 miles (+5,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,197 miles
    Test number
    866682633248
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass18,215 miles (+5,444)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,215 miles
    Test number
    745994862103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,771 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,771 miles
    Test number
    977411361061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail12,768 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,768 miles
    Test number
    126060061051
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L8 SBL

Does L8 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SBL is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 SBL?
The MOT on L8 SBL is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 SBL done?
L8 SBL was recorded at 62,204 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 3,303 miles a year.
Has L8 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 SBL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 SBL 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 SBL find?
L8 SBL passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner shoulder; oil leak, but not excessive.

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