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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB03 TWDMOT history

LB03 TWD is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 21 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 263,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2022
Mileage
263,011 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
11,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 TWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB03 TWD was last recorded at 263,011 miles on 30 Sept 2022, 4,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
258,084 miles · 28 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,927 miles
Average per year
11,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 263,011 miles
  • 2021 – 258,084 miles
  • 2020 – 257,103 miles
  • 2019 – 255,186 miles
  • 2018 – 244,252 miles
  • 2017 – 232,301 miles
  • 2016 – 220,110 miles
  • 2015 – 207,112 miles
  • 2014 – 197,125 miles
  • 2013 – 186,050 miles
  • 2012 – 176,778 miles
  • 2011 – 166,293 miles
  • 2010 – 153,412 miles
  • 2009 – 131,600 miles
  • 2008 – 111,520 miles
  • 2007 – 91,124 miles
  • 2006 – 71,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail263,011 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryChassis has surface corrosion

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.

  • Cant see rear springs

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail263,011 miles (+4,927)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,011 miles
    Test number
    613644126287
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis has surface corrosion

  2. Pass258,084 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    258,084 miles
    Test number
    215770444592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail258,083 miles (+980)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,083 miles
    Test number
    979782876717
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass257,103 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    257,103 miles
    Test number
    171614391548
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre clamp corroded

  5. Fail257,101 miles (+1,915)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,101 miles
    Test number
    647720552808
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre clamp corroded

  6. Pass255,186 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    255,186 miles
    Test number
    972151309838
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail255,185 miles (+10,933)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,185 miles
    Test number
    688326954825
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working Wing indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass244,252 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    244,252 miles
    Test number
    369899769437
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail244,251 miles (+11,950)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,251 miles
    Test number
    498494640877
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBad knock from front end
    • AdvisoryCant see rear springs
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass232,301 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    232,301 miles
    Test number
    617916188094
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCant see rear springs
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor

  11. Fail232,301 miles (+12,191)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,301 miles
    Test number
    103766171187
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCant see rear springs
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor

  12. Pass220,110 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    220,110 miles
    Test number
    832021557539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail220,109 miles (+12,997)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,109 miles
    Test number
    507783490599
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCant see rear springs

  14. Pass207,112 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    207,112 miles
    Test number
    964882206098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail207,111 miles (+9,986)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,111 miles
    Test number
    321177340246
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint upper arms (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass197,125 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    197,125 miles
    Test number
    445763674206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail197,123 miles (+11,073)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,123 miles
    Test number
    326122074281
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass186,050 miles (+9,272)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    186,050 miles
    Test number
    868879953203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass176,778 miles (+10,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    176,778 miles
    Test number
    857510972219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass166,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    166,293 miles
    Test number
    356909051246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail166,293 miles (+12,881)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,293 miles
    Test number
    845099151280
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass153,412 miles (+215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    153,412 miles
    Test number
    391313870294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail153,197 miles (+21,597)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,197 miles
    Test number
    894610370240
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass131,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    131,600 miles
    Test number
    731481079235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail131,598 miles (+20,078)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,598 miles
    Test number
    434161279234
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass111,520 miles (+20,396)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    111,520 miles
    Test number
    190284778282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass91,124 miles (+19,516)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    91,124 miles
    Test number
    794064477260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass71,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    71,608 miles
    Test number
    122169076187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 TWD

Does LB03 TWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB03 TWD expired on 1 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB03 TWD?
The MOT on LB03 TWD expired on 1 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB03 TWD done?
LB03 TWD was recorded at 263,011 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2022, an average of 11,773 miles a year.
Has LB03 TWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 TWD has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB03 TWD 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 LB03 TWD find?
LB03 TWD failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2022 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 2 more.

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