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Audi A4

Purple · Diesel · 2005 · 2,496 cc

LB55 BSXMOT history

LB55 BSX is a purple diesel Audi A4 first used on 26 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2025
Mileage
124,226 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 BSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 BSX was last recorded at 124,226 miles on 22 Apr 2024, 3,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,497 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,729 miles
Average per year
6,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,226 miles
  • 2023 – 120,497 miles
  • 2022 – 116,281 miles
  • 2021 – 111,502 miles
  • 2020 – 106,855 miles
  • 2019 – 99,955 miles
  • 2018 – 88,528 miles
  • 2017 – 77,894 miles
  • 2016 – 68,706 miles
  • 2015 – 60,251 miles
  • 2014 – 55,130 miles
  • 2013 – 50,336 miles
  • 2012 – 44,707 miles
  • 2011 – 37,120 miles
  • 2009 – 29,615 miles
  • 2008 – 21,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,226 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seatbelt slow to retract
  • AdvisoryOffside reverse light inoperative
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted to vehicle

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer Casing Broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Plastic Undertrays And Body Sill Covers Obscuring Components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • N/S REAR UNDERSHEILD LOOSE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • O/S REAR SEAT BELT STALK COVER DAMAGED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,226 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,226 miles
    Test number
    750605320633
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted to vehicle

  2. Fail124,226 miles (+3,729)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,226 miles
    Test number
    762679256644
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted to vehicle

  3. Pass120,497 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,497 miles
    Test number
    710752268837
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot slight seepage of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seatbelt stalk has slight damage but still functions
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection to some components

  4. Fail120,497 miles (+4,216)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,497 miles
    Test number
    328692943736
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot slight seepage of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seatbelt stalk has slight damage but still functions
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection to some components

  5. Pass116,281 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,281 miles
    Test number
    306398276972
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail116,281 miles (+4,779)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,281 miles
    Test number
    942813860243
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass111,502 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,502 miles
    Test number
    547533293436
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer Casing Broken (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic Undertrays And Body Sill Covers Obscuring Components

  8. Fail111,502 miles (+4,647)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,502 miles
    Test number
    643931490070
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer Casing Broken (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic Undertrays And Body Sill Covers Obscuring Components

  9. Pass106,855 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,855 miles
    Test number
    101044805892
    • AdvisoryCHIP IN WINDSCREEN
    • AdvisoryN/S REAR UNDERSHEILD LOOSE
    • AdvisoryO/S REAR SEAT BELT STALK COVER DAMAGED
    • AdvisorySLIGHT GREASE AROUND O/S OUTER C/V GAITER

  10. Fail106,849 miles (+6,894)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,849 miles
    Test number
    363169097431
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCHIP IN WINDSCREEN
    • AdvisoryN/S REAR UNDERSHEILD LOOSE
    • AdvisoryO/S REAR SEAT BELT STALK COVER DAMAGED
    • AdvisorySLIGHT GREASE AROUND O/S OUTER C/V GAITER

  11. Pass99,955 miles (+64)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,955 miles
    Test number
    166811421628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brakes just met 16%

  12. Fail99,891 miles (+11,363)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,891 miles
    Test number
    240789084550
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass88,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,528 miles
    Test number
    248708785100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,528 miles (+10,634)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,528 miles
    Test number
    479107714950
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass77,894 miles (+9,188)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,894 miles
    Test number
    857465701621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,706 miles (+8,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,706 miles
    Test number
    989782957107
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted hiding some componets

  17. Pass60,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,251 miles
    Test number
    617594145044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,251 miles (+5,121)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,251 miles
    Test number
    226804345020
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass55,130 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,130 miles
    Test number
    427738554056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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

  20. Fail55,130 miles (+4,794)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,130 miles
    Test number
    335348254041
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass50,336 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,336 miles
    Test number
    697463563069
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail50,336 miles (+5,629)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,336 miles
    Test number
    318951663062
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes 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

  23. Pass44,707 miles (+7,587)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,707 miles
    Test number
    115335852485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,120 miles (+7,505)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,120 miles
    Test number
    168065601070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,615 miles (+8,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,615 miles
    Test number
    264784239306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass21,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,564 miles
    Test number
    454394868360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 BSX

Does LB55 BSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 BSX expired on 21 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 BSX?
The MOT on LB55 BSX expired on 21 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 BSX done?
LB55 BSX was recorded at 124,226 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2024, an average of 6,704 miles a year.
Has LB55 BSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 BSX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 BSX 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 LB55 BSX find?
LB55 BSX passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall; offside front seatbelt slow to retract, and 3 more.

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