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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,976 cc

L5 HJSMOT history

L5 HJS is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 16 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

L5 HJS blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
74,081 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,976 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HJS was last recorded at 74,081 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,327 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
754 miles
Average per year
1,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,081 miles
  • 2025 – 73,327 miles
  • 2024 – 72,560 miles
  • 2023 – 71,505 miles
  • 2022 – 70,384 miles
  • 2021 – 69,212 miles
  • 2020 – 68,320 miles
  • 2019 – 67,550 miles
  • 2018 – 66,389 miles
  • 2017 – 66,070 miles
  • 2016 – 65,693 miles
  • 2015 – 65,141 miles
  • 2014 – 63,301 miles
  • 2013 – 61,949 miles
  • 2012 – 59,989 miles
  • 2011 – 58,045 miles
  • 2010 – 55,036 miles
  • 2009 – 52,021 miles
  • 2008 – 48,425 miles
  • 2007 – 44,788 miles
  • 2006 – 40,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,081 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,081 miles (+754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    74,081 miles
    Test number
    688044701334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,327 miles (+767)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    73,327 miles
    Test number
    531213915848
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,560 miles (+1,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,560 miles
    Test number
    148202430415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,505 miles (+1,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,505 miles
    Test number
    888521687528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,384 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,384 miles
    Test number
    856954805004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,384 miles (+1,172)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,384 miles
    Test number
    985149770240
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass69,212 miles (+892)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,212 miles
    Test number
    876446771732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass68,320 miles (+770)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,320 miles
    Test number
    455627046047
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass67,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    67,550 miles
    Test number
    986622321542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail67,550 miles (+1,161)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,550 miles
    Test number
    914856337943
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass66,389 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,389 miles
    Test number
    313520482381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,070 miles (+377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,070 miles
    Test number
    365088852278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass65,693 miles (+552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,693 miles
    Test number
    386531502887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass65,141 miles (+1,840)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,141 miles
    Test number
    519547995174
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass63,301 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,301 miles
    Test number
    367832394144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,949 miles (+1,960)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,949 miles
    Test number
    246121493402
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail59,989 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,989 miles
    Test number
    367984492198
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass59,989 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,989 miles
    Test number
    896354192160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,045 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,045 miles
    Test number
    277932791430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,036 miles (+3,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,036 miles
    Test number
    281253290413
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass52,021 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,021 miles
    Test number
    193579689188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,425 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,425 miles
    Test number
    242463988196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,788 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,788 miles
    Test number
    464810497108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,473 miles
    Test number
    241104596459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 HJS

Does L5 HJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HJS is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 HJS?
The MOT on L5 HJS is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 HJS done?
L5 HJS was recorded at 74,081 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 1,681 miles a year.
Has L5 HJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HJS has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 HJS 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 L5 HJS find?
L5 HJS passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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