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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

L8 XACMOT history

L8 XAC is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 1 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 183,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L8 XAC black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
183,437 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 XAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 XAC was last recorded at 183,437 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 5,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2016: 120,000 miles, lower than 120,180 miles on 1 Apr 2016.

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
178,319 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,118 miles
Average per year
8,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,437 miles
  • 2025 – 178,319 miles
  • 2024 – 168,399 miles
  • 2023 – 160,063 miles
  • 2022 – 156,449 miles
  • 2021 – 152,642 miles
  • 2020 – 147,618 miles
  • 2019 – 140,379 miles
  • 2018 – 133,921 miles
  • 2017 – 128,325 miles
  • 2016 – 120,000 miles
  • 2014 – 118,803 miles
  • 2013 – 107,357 miles
  • 2012 – 91,573 miles
  • 2011 – 72,499 miles
  • 2010 – 57,128 miles
  • 2009 – 46,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,437 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,437 miles (+5,118)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    183,437 miles
    Test number
    223403018122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass178,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    178,319 miles
    Test number
    296831580611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail178,319 miles (+9,920)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,319 miles
    Test number
    448656538544
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine emits smoke

  4. Pass168,399 miles (+8,336)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    168,399 miles
    Test number
    588250823296
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass160,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    160,063 miles
    Test number
    760821772954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,063 miles (+3,614)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,063 miles
    Test number
    955707190984
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass156,449 miles (+3,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    156,449 miles
    Test number
    795629150813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,642 miles (+5,024)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    152,642 miles
    Test number
    367441375312
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass147,618 miles (+7,239)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    147,618 miles
    Test number
    326956089758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,379 miles (+160)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    140,379 miles
    Test number
    272932797383
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail140,219 miles (+6,298)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,219 miles
    Test number
    565548393464
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass133,921 miles (+5,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,921 miles
    Test number
    769267462997
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake caliper binding

  13. Pass128,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,325 miles
    Test number
    603800375565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,325 miles (+620)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,325 miles
    Test number
    356812542446
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  15. Fail127,705 miles (+7,705)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,705 miles
    Test number
    452794030914
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @1.32mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass120,000 miles (-180)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,000 miles
    Test number
    958565895860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,180 miles (+1,377)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,180 miles
    Test number
    593033728237
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass118,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    118,803 miles
    Test number
    617451214311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail118,800 miles (+11,443)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,800 miles
    Test number
    467361714355
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  20. Pass107,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    107,357 miles
    Test number
    566001643269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,357 miles (+15,784)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,357 miles
    Test number
    669961743225
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass91,573 miles (+19,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,573 miles
    Test number
    607094242273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass72,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,499 miles
    Test number
    697790731140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,498 miles (+15,370)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,498 miles
    Test number
    287890031163
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass57,128 miles (+11,081)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,128 miles
    Test number
    532383580061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,047 miles
    Test number
    543784539110
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 XAC

Does L8 XAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 XAC is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 XAC?
The MOT on L8 XAC is valid until 28 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 XAC done?
L8 XAC was recorded at 183,437 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 8,232 miles a year.
Has L8 XAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 XAC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 XAC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 XAC find?
L8 XAC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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