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Audi A4

Purple · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

T18 LWEMOT history

T18 LWE is a purple petrol Audi A4 first used on 31 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
151,060 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 LWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 LWE was last recorded at 151,060 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 14,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,309 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,751 miles
Average per year
5,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,060 miles
  • 2025 – 136,309 miles
  • 2024 – 124,162 miles
  • 2023 – 113,699 miles
  • 2022 – 104,847 miles
  • 2021 – 98,704 miles
  • 2020 – 97,409 miles
  • 2019 – 95,940 miles
  • 2018 – 91,768 miles
  • 2017 – 88,424 miles
  • 2016 – 83,693 miles
  • 2015 – 79,299 miles
  • 2014 – 74,486 miles
  • 2013 – 69,392 miles
  • 2012 – 63,395 miles
  • 2011 – 58,434 miles
  • 2010 – 52,755 miles
  • 2009 – 47,573 miles
  • 2008 – 42,141 miles
  • 2007 – 36,714 miles
  • 2006 – 32,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,060 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,060 miles (+14,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    151,060 miles
    Test number
    296308759809
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,309 miles (+12,147)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,309 miles
    Test number
    105252753208
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,162 miles
    Test number
    645597818889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,161 miles (+10,462)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,161 miles
    Test number
    684681128138
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass113,699 miles (+8,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,699 miles
    Test number
    363842039538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x 2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass104,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,847 miles
    Test number
    832154546372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail104,847 miles (+6,143)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,847 miles
    Test number
    539986905888
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass98,704 miles (+1,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,704 miles
    Test number
    415216862517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,409 miles (+1,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,409 miles
    Test number
    478477208902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass95,940 miles (+4,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,940 miles
    Test number
    838611117990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass91,768 miles (+3,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,768 miles
    Test number
    619156979465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass88,424 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,424 miles
    Test number
    101753622591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,693 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,693 miles
    Test number
    542417198621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,299 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,299 miles
    Test number
    747512665074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail79,299 miles (+4,813)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,299 miles
    Test number
    767412665031
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass74,486 miles (+5,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,486 miles
    Test number
    588639764053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass69,392 miles (+5,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,392 miles
    Test number
    647022983025
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass63,395 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,395 miles
    Test number
    467653082067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,434 miles (+5,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,434 miles
    Test number
    797014981011
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass52,755 miles (+5,182)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,755 miles
    Test number
    652247270049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,573 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,573 miles
    Test number
    372192579005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,141 miles (+5,427)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,141 miles
    Test number
    720204678091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,714 miles (+4,192)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,714 miles
    Test number
    143335977066
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass32,522 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,522 miles
    Test number
    341473986038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear parking and service brakes noisy.

Questions about T18 LWE

Does T18 LWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 LWE is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 LWE?
The MOT on T18 LWE is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 LWE done?
T18 LWE was recorded at 151,060 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,924 miles a year.
Has T18 LWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 LWE has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T18 LWE 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 T18 LWE find?
T18 LWE passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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