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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc

P73 STLMOT history

P73 STL is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 2 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 271,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2023
Mileage
271,783 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P73 STL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
2 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P73 STL was last recorded at 271,783 miles on 23 Jan 2022, 343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2014: 211,311 miles, lower than 214,695 miles on 9 Oct 2013.

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
271,440 miles · 11 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
343 miles
Average per year
9,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 271,783 miles
  • 2020 – 271,440 miles
  • 2019 – 264,987 miles
  • 2018 – 255,984 miles
  • 2017 – 245,694 miles
  • 2016 – 238,213 miles
  • 2015 – 226,642 miles
  • 2014 – 211,311 miles
  • 2013 – 214,695 miles
  • 2012 – 204,727 miles
  • 2011 – 196,516 miles
  • 2010 – 182,120 miles
  • 2009 – 170,326 miles
  • 2008 – 155,730 miles
  • 2007 – 146,171 miles
  • 2006 – 131,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,783 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,783 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    271,783 miles
    Test number
    214901534502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass271,440 miles (+15)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    271,440 miles
    Test number
    696462595017
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail271,425 miles (+6,438)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,425 miles
    Test number
    378792304214
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass264,987 miles (+109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    264,987 miles
    Test number
    124175614207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail264,878 miles (+8,894)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,878 miles
    Test number
    456458095336
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass255,984 miles (+10,290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    255,984 miles
    Test number
    745077621586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass245,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    245,694 miles
    Test number
    312417457383
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Fail245,694 miles (+7,481)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,694 miles
    Test number
    673551789919
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass238,213 miles (+11,571)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    238,213 miles
    Test number
    268654160369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass226,642 miles (+15,331)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    226,642 miles
    Test number
    441269792389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass211,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    211,311 miles
    Test number
    257866174231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail211,311 miles (-3,384)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,311 miles
    Test number
    457616874251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass214,695 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    214,695 miles
    Test number
    725302083204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteCorrosion on suspension front and rear
    • NoteSide skirts fitted

  14. Fail214,695 miles (+9,968)7 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,695 miles
    Test number
    307706073476
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteCorrosion on suspension front and rear
    • NoteSide skirts fitted

  15. Pass204,727 miles (+8,211)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    204,727 miles
    Test number
    357634082208
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteTyre wear n/s/f
    • NoteUnder body and suspension parts covered in corrosion

  16. Pass196,516 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    196,516 miles
    Test number
    678395491178
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail196,516 miles (+14,396)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,516 miles
    Test number
    166674091116
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass182,120 miles (+11,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    182,120 miles
    Test number
    222902500293
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail170,326 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,326 miles
    Test number
    194761809263
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to the limit and worn uneven

  20. Pass170,326 miles (+14,596)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    170,326 miles
    Test number
    614471009215
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to the limit and worn uneven

  21. Pass155,730 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    155,730 miles
    Test number
    881530708248
    • NoteEngine oil leasks
    • NoteSlight play both rear wheel bearings

  22. Fail155,730 miles (+9,559)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,730 miles
    Test number
    672018398167
    • FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEngine oil leasks
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play both rear wheel bearings

  23. Pass146,171 miles (+14,884)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    146,171 miles
    Test number
    534691007254
    • NoteBoth front indicators turning white.
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings have minor play in.
    • NoteChip in windscreen out of swept area.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge.

  24. Pass131,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    131,287 miles
    Test number
    770887506260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail131,287 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,287 miles
    Test number
    831997706257
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about P73 STL

Does P73 STL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P73 STL expired on 22 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P73 STL?
The MOT on P73 STL expired on 22 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P73 STL done?
P73 STL was recorded at 271,783 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2022, an average of 9,066 miles a year.
Has P73 STL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P73 STL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on P73 STL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P73 STL find?
P73 STL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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