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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,986 cc

H3 LVBMOT history

H3 LVB is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 15 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2020 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

H3 LVB black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2020
Mileage
138,569 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H3 LVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2020
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

H3 LVB was last recorded at 138,569 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 7,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,912 miles · 23 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
7,657 miles
Average per year
4,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,569 miles
  • 2019 – 130,912 miles
  • 2018 – 122,064 miles
  • 2017 – 113,817 miles
  • 2016 – 105,767 miles
  • 2015 – 97,787 miles
  • 2014 – 93,255 miles
  • 2013 – 88,896 miles
  • 2012 – 81,170 miles
  • 2011 – 71,226 miles
  • 2010 – 61,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,569 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine has slight missfire (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryRear suspension/hub components heavily corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Slight cracking to tyre side walls x4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,569 miles (+7,657)2 dangerous8 major1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,569 miles
    Test number
    863713253697
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine has slight missfire (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension/hub components heavily corroded

  2. Pass130,912 miles (+8,848)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,912 miles
    Test number
    177959511717
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  3. Pass122,064 miles (+8,247)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,064 miles
    Test number
    585819620127
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass113,817 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    113,817 miles
    Test number
    550521620923
    • AdvisorySlight cracking to tyre side walls x4

  5. Fail113,811 miles (+8,044)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,811 miles
    Test number
    704134461428
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySlight cracking to tyre side walls x4

  6. Pass105,767 miles (+7,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,767 miles
    Test number
    860570384362
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass97,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,787 miles
    Test number
    534211659158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,787 miles (+4,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,787 miles
    Test number
    453161810937
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc throwing grease out (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass93,255 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,255 miles
    Test number
    578933174218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,177 miles (+4,281)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,177 miles
    Test number
    995496164238
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass88,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    677006173243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,896 miles (+1,609)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    846124373239
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass87,287 miles (+6,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,287 miles
    Test number
    565562793044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass81,170 miles (+9,944)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,170 miles
    Test number
    657003592027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,226 miles (+10,151)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,226 miles
    Test number
    159987361089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,075 miles
    Test number
    564207460033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,075 miles (+376)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,075 miles
    Test number
    772247060003
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  18. Pass60,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,699 miles
    Test number
    271353940097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H3 LVB

Does H3 LVB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H3 LVB expired on 22 Sept 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H3 LVB?
The MOT on H3 LVB expired on 22 Sept 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H3 LVB done?
H3 LVB was recorded at 138,569 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 4,759 miles a year.
Has H3 LVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H3 LVB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on H3 LVB 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 H3 LVB find?
H3 LVB failed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 17 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 25 more.

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