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Audi A4

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,986 cc

LB05 ALGMOT history

LB05 ALG is a red diesel Audi A4 first used on 24 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 167,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
167,217 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 ALG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 ALG was last recorded at 167,217 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,215 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,217 miles
  • 2025 – 166,647 miles
  • 2024 – 166,096 miles
  • 2022 – 162,469 miles
  • 2021 – 158,057 miles
  • 2020 – 157,957 miles
  • 2019 – 153,218 miles
  • 2018 – 147,678 miles
  • 2017 – 135,567 miles
  • 2016 – 132,153 miles
  • 2015 – 118,274 miles
  • 2014 – 116,453 miles
  • 2013 – 114,126 miles
  • 2011 – 95,094 miles
  • 2010 – 73,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,217 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower boost pipe slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,217 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    167,217 miles
    Test number
    314624990224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower boost pipe slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,215 miles (+568)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,215 miles
    Test number
    354995331880
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe track rod end securing nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower boost pipe slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,647 miles (+551)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    166,647 miles
    Test number
    343717551987
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,096 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    166,096 miles
    Test number
    548100570840
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail166,089 miles (+2)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,089 miles
    Test number
    376954405638
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail166,087 miles (+3,618)1 dangerous7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,087 miles
    Test number
    681753462624
    • DangerousOffside Front Stub axle fractured Where rear upper arm joins (5.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil level too high (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Holed (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Poss rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass162,469 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    162,469 miles
    Test number
    998862771805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass158,057 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,057 miles
    Test number
    564746464804
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass157,957 miles (+865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    157,957 miles
    Test number
    700599195472
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass157,092 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,092 miles
    Test number
    834537816012
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail157,092 miles (+3,874)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,092 miles
    Test number
    920040242760
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Front clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass153,218 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    153,218 miles
    Test number
    872627798109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail153,217 miles (+5,539)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,217 miles
    Test number
    187979044166
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass147,678 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    147,678 miles
    Test number
    376152312361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail147,672 miles (+12,105)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,672 miles
    Test number
    871216296756
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass135,567 miles (+3,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    135,567 miles
    Test number
    435724730113
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass132,153 miles (+13,879)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    132,153 miles
    Test number
    175586133632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,274 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    118,274 miles
    Test number
    937275705029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,453 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    116,453 miles
    Test number
    546051534007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,126 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    114,126 miles
    Test number
    208679923093
    • NoteFront tyres getting low

  21. Fail114,126 miles (+19,032)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,126 miles
    Test number
    205539823023
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront tyres getting low

  22. Pass95,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,094 miles
    Test number
    547513391169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail95,094 miles (+21,342)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,094 miles
    Test number
    568522591188
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  24. Pass73,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,752 miles
    Test number
    293283980497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 ALG

Does LB05 ALG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 ALG is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 ALG?
The MOT on LB05 ALG is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 ALG done?
LB05 ALG was recorded at 167,217 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,908 miles a year.
Has LB05 ALG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 ALG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 ALG 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 LB05 ALG find?
LB05 ALG passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front oil leak, but not excessive lower boost pipe slight leak.

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