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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB52 ECFMOT history

LB52 ECF is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 22 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
179,250 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 ECF
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
22 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 ECF was last recorded at 179,250 miles on 19 Aug 2024, 9,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,818 miles · 21 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
9,432 miles
Average per year
8,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,250 miles
  • 2023 – 169,818 miles
  • 2022 – 166,875 miles
  • 2021 – 158,815 miles
  • 2020 – 148,531 miles
  • 2019 – 142,894 miles
  • 2018 – 134,286 miles
  • 2016 – 120,192 miles
  • 2015 – 109,481 miles
  • 2014 – 92,924 miles
  • 2013 – 80,945 miles
  • 2012 – 75,632 miles
  • 2011 – 70,376 miles
  • 2010 – 64,130 miles
  • 2009 – 57,400 miles
  • 2008 – 47,399 miles
  • 2006 – 27,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,250 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    179,250 miles
    Test number
    507340155501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail179,250 miles (+9,432)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,250 miles
    Test number
    689546884352
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass169,818 miles (+2,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    169,818 miles
    Test number
    817162493115
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass166,875 miles (+8,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    166,875 miles
    Test number
    393442176179
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass158,815 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    158,815 miles
    Test number
    512328795136
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail158,813 miles (+10,282)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,813 miles
    Test number
    395509480582
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass148,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    148,531 miles
    Test number
    779181626630
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail148,529 miles (+5,635)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,529 miles
    Test number
    709898584268
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass142,894 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    142,894 miles
    Test number
    737198840465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryTransmission oil leak

  10. Fail142,892 miles (+8,606)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,892 miles
    Test number
    860552622822
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively pivot seized on arm (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively pivot seized on arm (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryTransmission oil leak

  11. Pass134,286 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    134,286 miles
    Test number
    889976530609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs have corrosion to the braking surface (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail134,284 miles (+14,092)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,284 miles
    Test number
    799491695397
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs have corrosion to the braking surface (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass120,192 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,192 miles
    Test number
    180401485836
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail120,155 miles (+10,674)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,155 miles
    Test number
    951736835638
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass109,481 miles (+16,557)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,481 miles
    Test number
    696221215105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass92,924 miles (+11,979)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,924 miles
    Test number
    936000094067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,945 miles (+5,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,945 miles
    Test number
    279634093067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass75,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,632 miles
    Test number
    739999982005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,630 miles (+5,254)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,630 miles
    Test number
    828459382009
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass70,376 miles (+6,246)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,376 miles
    Test number
    145951991033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,130 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,130 miles
    Test number
    781281990045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,127 miles (+6,727)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,127 miles
    Test number
    214580190059
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass57,400 miles (+10,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,400 miles
    Test number
    621497189085
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass47,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,399 miles
    Test number
    142304798424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,399 miles (+19,824)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,399 miles
    Test number
    590654198050
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass27,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,575 miles
    Test number
    993432636180
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB52 ECF

Does LB52 ECF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 ECF expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 ECF?
The MOT on LB52 ECF expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 ECF done?
LB52 ECF was recorded at 179,250 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2024, an average of 8,301 miles a year.
Has LB52 ECF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 ECF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 ECF 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 LB52 ECF find?
LB52 ECF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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