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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,496 cc

LC05 DOUMOT history

LC05 DOU is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

LC05 DOU grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2025
Mileage
152,181 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 DOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 DOU was last recorded at 152,181 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 4,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,528 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,653 miles
Average per year
7,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,181 miles
  • 2022 – 147,528 miles
  • 2021 – 140,746 miles
  • 2020 – 136,431 miles
  • 2019 – 131,502 miles
  • 2018 – 124,966 miles
  • 2017 – 120,799 miles
  • 2016 – 116,209 miles
  • 2015 – 110,801 miles
  • 2014 – 101,575 miles
  • 2013 – 92,032 miles
  • 2012 – 77,555 miles
  • 2011 – 67,920 miles
  • 2010 – 58,097 miles
  • 2009 – 47,084 miles
  • 2008 – 36,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,181 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n.s & o.s (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,181 miles (+4,653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    152,181 miles
    Test number
    153207388443
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n.s & o.s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,528 miles (+6,782)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,528 miles
    Test number
    861766730437
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,746 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,746 miles
    Test number
    767815130503
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail140,743 miles (+4,312)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,743 miles
    Test number
    607444771477
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak pipe to header tank

  5. Pass136,431 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,431 miles
    Test number
    123524255614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail136,429 miles (+4,927)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,429 miles
    Test number
    728767793343
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,502 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,502 miles
    Test number
    346762810739
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail131,501 miles (+6,535)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,501 miles
    Test number
    135291140116
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass124,966 miles (+4,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,966 miles
    Test number
    610611812527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn uneven inner edges

  10. Pass120,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,799 miles
    Test number
    768586801933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,799 miles (+4,590)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,799 miles
    Test number
    921692799042
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass116,209 miles (+5,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,209 miles
    Test number
    251822383381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  13. Pass110,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    110,801 miles
    Test number
    105205961900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,801 miles (+9,226)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,801 miles
    Test number
    776385885021
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass101,575 miles (+9,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,575 miles
    Test number
    196998504146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  16. Pass92,032 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,032 miles
    Test number
    637668893028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail92,029 miles (+14,474)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,029 miles
    Test number
    236824793004
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass77,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,555 miles
    Test number
    165250392481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail77,555 miles (+9,635)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,555 miles
    Test number
    698220792018
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass67,920 miles (+9,823)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,920 miles
    Test number
    167851001186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,097 miles (+11,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,097 miles
    Test number
    993779000167
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass47,084 miles (+10,493)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,084 miles
    Test number
    341449189074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,591 miles
    Test number
    761453198019
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC05 DOU

Does LC05 DOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 DOU expired on 22 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 DOU?
The MOT on LC05 DOU expired on 22 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 DOU done?
LC05 DOU was recorded at 152,181 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 7,273 miles a year.
Has LC05 DOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 DOU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LC05 DOU 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 LC05 DOU find?
LC05 DOU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n.s & o.s; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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