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Audi A4

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,393 cc

V686 LDFMOT history

V686 LDF is a red petrol Audi A4 first used on 12 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

V686 LDF red Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
105,961 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V686 LDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V686 LDF was last recorded at 105,961 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 3,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2015: 78,708 miles, lower than 727,999 miles on 9 Dec 2014.

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
102,250 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,711 miles
Average per year
4,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,961 miles
  • 2021 – 102,250 miles
  • 2020 – 100,641 miles
  • 2019 – 98,553 miles
  • 2018 – 93,465 miles
  • 2017 – 89,085 miles
  • 2016 – 84,055 miles
  • 2015 – 78,708 miles
  • 2014 – 727,999 miles
  • 2013 – 66,314 miles
  • 2012 – 59,691 miles
  • 2011 – 56,137 miles
  • 2010 – 53,572 miles
  • 2009 – 41,869 miles
  • 2008 – 38,433 miles
  • 2007 – 35,590 miles
  • 2006 – 34,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,961 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside rack joint play

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front brake discs badly corroded and worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front headlamps deteriorating,light performance just acceptable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,961 miles
    Test number
    474354903223
    • AdvisoryNearside rack joint play

  2. Fail105,957 miles (+3,707)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,957 miles
    Test number
    830914051830
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rack joint play

  3. Pass102,250 miles (+1,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,250 miles
    Test number
    752757905232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass100,641 miles (+2,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,641 miles
    Test number
    168494051277
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass98,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,553 miles
    Test number
    857296287075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs badly corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps deteriorating,light performance just acceptable

  6. Fail98,553 miles (+5,088)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,553 miles
    Test number
    521945078209
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs badly corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps deteriorating,light performance just acceptable

  7. Pass93,465 miles (+4,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,465 miles
    Test number
    350330196987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,085 miles (+5,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    89,085 miles
    Test number
    769570509767
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front and rear axles
    • AdvisoryExhaust system badly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn

  9. Pass84,055 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,055 miles
    Test number
    212780124139
    • AdvisoryDifferent aspect ratio tyres fitted to the front and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail84,055 miles (+5,347)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,055 miles
    Test number
    853557004533
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDifferent aspect ratio tyres fitted to the front and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass78,708 miles (-649,291)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,708 miles
    Test number
    414272398442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass727,999 miles (+655,338)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    727,999 miles
    Test number
    596653244370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,661 miles (+6,347)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,661 miles
    Test number
    428096034448
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteRear brake discs badly corroded

  14. Pass66,314 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,314 miles
    Test number
    556365343394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,766 miles
    Test number
    426415313029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail62,766 miles (+3,075)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,766 miles
    Test number
    779283513056
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass59,691 miles (+53)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,691 miles
    Test number
    556311722040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront bumper damage
    • NoteNearside front outer cv gaitor deteriorating and leaking grease slightly
    • NoteOffside front tyre puncture inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  18. Fail59,638 miles (+3,501)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,638 miles
    Test number
    196344312469
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront bumper damage
    • NoteNearside front outer cv gaitor deteriorating and leaking grease slightly
    • NoteOffside front tyre puncture inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  19. Pass56,137 miles (+2,565)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,137 miles
    Test number
    617555611029
    • NoteBoth front antiroll bar 'C' linkage bushes worn
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses cracking up

  20. Pass53,572 miles (+11,703)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    944963010035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses perished
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteNsf tyre worn low esp badly on edges
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on edges

  21. Pass41,869 miles (+153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,869 miles
    Test number
    942786719094
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail41,716 miles (+3,283)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,716 miles
    Test number
    181499909435
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass38,433 miles (+2,843)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,433 miles
    Test number
    680228518042
    • NoteFront tyres worn 2mm & worn on edges req's replaceing.
    • NoteN/s & o/s/f outer c/v boots cracked & perished.
    • NoteOil leaks around bottom of engine & gear box areas.

  24. Pass35,590 miles (+954)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,590 miles
    Test number
    343937017092
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn 2mm & worn on outside edge. †o/s/f tyre worn 3mm. †n/s & o/s/f outer c/v boots slightly cracked & perished. †slight oil leaks around bottom of gear box area.

  25. Pass34,636 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,636 miles
    Test number
    692667816058
    • NoteSlight oil leaks around back of engine area.

Questions about V686 LDF

Does V686 LDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V686 LDF expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V686 LDF?
The MOT on V686 LDF expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V686 LDF done?
V686 LDF was recorded at 105,961 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 4,251 miles a year.
Has V686 LDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V686 LDF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on V686 LDF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V686 LDF find?
V686 LDF passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rack joint play.

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