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Audi A4

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 2,976 cc

LA51 VSVMOT history

LA51 VSV is a red petrol Audi A4 first used on 1 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.

LA51 VSV red Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2025
Mileage
161,788 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,976 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2025
Latest MOT test
23 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VSV was last recorded at 161,788 miles on 23 May 2024, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,722 miles · 18 May 2024
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
6,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,788 miles
  • 2023 – 158,489 miles
  • 2022 – 138,904 miles
  • 2019 – 131,115 miles
  • 2018 – 116,019 miles
  • 2017 – 99,907 miles
  • 2016 – 95,871 miles
  • 2015 – 92,264 miles
  • 2014 – 89,096 miles
  • 2013 – 86,075 miles
  • 2012 – 84,058 miles
  • 2011 – 81,315 miles
  • 2010 – 75,278 miles
  • 2009 – 66,987 miles
  • 2008 – 58,192 miles
  • 2007 – 52,577 miles
  • 2006 – 48,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,788 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak from centre silencer join (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,788 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    161,788 miles
    Test number
    173380912406
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak from centre silencer join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,722 miles (+3,233)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,722 miles
    Test number
    979286836086
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,489 miles (+19,585)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    158,489 miles
    Test number
    645948089782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  4. Pass138,904 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,904 miles
    Test number
    709700011788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,902 miles (+37)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,902 miles
    Test number
    340406761436
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail138,865 miles (+7,750)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,865 miles
    Test number
    561578412445
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,115 miles
    Test number
    763064276861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,115 miles (+15,096)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,115 miles
    Test number
    902387446379
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass116,019 miles (+16,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,019 miles
    Test number
    363577359965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass99,907 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,907 miles
    Test number
    884708826074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,871 miles (+3,607)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,871 miles
    Test number
    379153247278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,264 miles (+3,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,264 miles
    Test number
    594812189276
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly

  13. Pass89,096 miles (+3,021)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,096 miles
    Test number
    325880034322
    • NoteNearside rear wheel binding slightly

  14. Pass86,075 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,075 miles
    Test number
    786391233305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,058 miles
    Test number
    358706432354
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail84,058 miles (+2,743)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,058 miles
    Test number
    485037722482
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass81,315 miles (+104)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    81,315 miles
    Test number
    105827521362
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc worn/lipped

  18. Fail81,211 miles (+5,933)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,211 miles
    Test number
    805859811360
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc worn/lipped

  19. Pass75,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,278 miles
    Test number
    173511220356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,278 miles (+8,291)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,278 miles
    Test number
    631479910394
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass66,987 miles (+8,795)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,987 miles
    Test number
    232946749271
    • NoteEngine warning light on dash

  22. Pass58,192 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,192 miles
    Test number
    971987958131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,577 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,577 miles
    Test number
    331238737146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,029 miles
    Test number
    294458026464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail48,029 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,029 miles
    Test number
    464528826188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA51 VSV

Does LA51 VSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 VSV expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VSV?
The MOT on LA51 VSV expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 VSV done?
LA51 VSV was recorded at 161,788 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 6,305 miles a year.
Has LA51 VSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VSV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 VSV 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 LA51 VSV find?
LA51 VSV passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak from centre silencer join; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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