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Audi A2

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,390 cc

J8 LBRMOT history

J8 LBR is a black diesel Audi A2 first used on 9 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

J8 LBR black Audi A2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
161,536 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A2
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LBR was last recorded at 161,536 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,536 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,536 miles
  • 2024 – 156,918 miles
  • 2023 – 144,707 miles
  • 2022 – 131,072 miles
  • 2021 – 126,502 miles
  • 2020 – 121,708 miles
  • 2019 – 118,991 miles
  • 2018 – 114,029 miles
  • 2017 – 109,376 miles
  • 2016 – 103,024 miles
  • 2015 – 97,480 miles
  • 2014 – 89,782 miles
  • 2012 – 79,859 miles
  • 2011 – 73,391 miles
  • 2010 – 65,187 miles
  • 2009 – 54,337 miles
  • 2008 – 44,035 miles
  • 2007 – 34,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,536 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe connections on axle are corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring upper and lower rubber mounts worn and deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension mount bearing is sized not allowing the spring to move correctlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap is corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHand brake lever has excise travel before operatingRecorded 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,536 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    161,536 miles
    Test number
    721037474533
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe connections on axle are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring upper and lower rubber mounts worn and deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension mount bearing is sized not allowing the spring to move correctly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap is corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has excise travel before operating

  2. Fail161,536 miles (+4,618)1 dangerous5 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,536 miles
    Test number
    335140342391
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative both lamps (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking the power steering rack is leaking on the N/S (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe connections on axle are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring upper and lower rubber mounts worn and deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp is slightly loose but still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension mount bearing is sized not allowing the spring to move correctly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap is corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has excise travel before operating

  3. Pass156,918 miles (+12,211)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    156,918 miles
    Test number
    330317339868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,707 miles (+13,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,707 miles
    Test number
    507522349564
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,072 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,072 miles
    Test number
    388496100720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,502 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,502 miles
    Test number
    954977577741
    • MinorCentral Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Both bumps stops deteriorated

  7. Fail126,502 miles (+4,794)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,502 miles
    Test number
    933151892023
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Both bumps stops deteriorated

  8. Pass121,708 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,708 miles
    Test number
    305850830213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,704 miles (+2,713)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,704 miles
    Test number
    977419691775
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass118,991 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,991 miles
    Test number
    967244414366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,989 miles (+4,960)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,989 miles
    Test number
    612621027650
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened strut mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened strut mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  12. Pass114,029 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,029 miles
    Test number
    992215733559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,978 miles (+4,602)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,978 miles
    Test number
    448729497587
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass109,376 miles (+16)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,376 miles
    Test number
    657814352245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail109,360 miles (+6,336)2 dangerous7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,360 miles
    Test number
    752349046343
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass103,024 miles (+5,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,024 miles
    Test number
    819101755504
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass97,480 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,480 miles
    Test number
    286862065456
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail97,480 miles (+7,698)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,480 miles
    Test number
    636910965135
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass89,782 miles (+9,923)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,782 miles
    Test number
    426572464176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass79,859 miles (+6,468)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    79,859 miles
    Test number
    849482322372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,391 miles (+8,204)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,391 miles
    Test number
    269680731378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,187 miles (+10,850)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,187 miles
    Test number
    123549020367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,337 miles (+10,302)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,337 miles
    Test number
    361271979478
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass44,035 miles (+9,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,035 miles
    Test number
    842264528267
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass34,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    744128987136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 LBR

Does J8 LBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LBR is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 LBR?
The MOT on J8 LBR is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LBR done?
J8 LBR was recorded at 161,536 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,906 miles a year.
Has J8 LBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LBR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 LBR 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 J8 LBR find?
J8 LBR passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 12 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake pipe connections on axle are corroded, and 9 more.

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