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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

J9 LBSMOT history

J9 LBS is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 98,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

J9 LBS grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
98,329 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 LBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 LBS was last recorded at 98,329 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,070 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,259 miles
Average per year
6,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,329 miles
  • 2025 – 97,070 miles
  • 2024 – 96,124 miles
  • 2023 – 90,553 miles
  • 2022 – 81,876 miles
  • 2021 – 62,002 miles
  • 2020 – 54,120 miles
  • 2019 – 46,173 miles
  • 2018 – 40,794 miles
  • 2017 – 36,448 miles
  • 2016 – 29,794 miles
  • 2015 – 23,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,329 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroded
  • AdvisoryManfactures guards fitted hard to inspect for corrosion
  • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub frame corroded

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,329 miles (+1,259)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,329 miles
    Test number
    125477031231
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryManfactures guards fitted hard to inspect for corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub frame corroded

  2. Pass97,070 miles (+946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,070 miles
    Test number
    974351258022
    • AdvisoryManufactures body covers fitted restricting full inspections

  3. Pass96,124 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,124 miles
    Test number
    211167162632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,113 miles (+5,560)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,113 miles
    Test number
    243852965808
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,553 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,553 miles
    Test number
    539362198013
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBreather pipe split, leaking oil vapour
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Damage to sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail90,553 miles (+8,677)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,553 miles
    Test number
    224178499451
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBreather pipe split, leaking oil vapour
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Damage to sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,876 miles
    Test number
    989916915090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail81,876 miles (+19,874)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,876 miles
    Test number
    392216349151
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass62,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,002 miles
    Test number
    329811964542
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

  10. Fail62,002 miles (+7,882)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,002 miles
    Test number
    119147802599
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

  11. Pass54,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    54,120 miles
    Test number
    408081835416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryBody covers fitted

  12. Fail54,120 miles (+7,947)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,120 miles
    Test number
    886878798805
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryBody covers fitted

  13. Pass46,173 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,173 miles
    Test number
    578519905508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,794 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,794 miles
    Test number
    571029152000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,448 miles (+6,654)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,448 miles
    Test number
    378101541369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,794 miles (+5,978)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,794 miles
    Test number
    335286168611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,816 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,816 miles
    Test number
    228506675052
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about J9 LBS

Does J9 LBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 LBS is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 LBS?
The MOT on J9 LBS is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 LBS done?
J9 LBS was recorded at 98,329 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 6,466 miles a year.
Has J9 LBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 LBS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on J9 LBS 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 J9 LBS find?
J9 LBS passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust bracket corroded; front brake discs corroded, and 3 more.

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