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Audi A4

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 2,976 cc

LF52 TERMOT history

LF52 TER is a red petrol Audi A4 first used on 25 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

LF52 TER red Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
109,226 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 TER
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,976 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 TER was last recorded at 109,226 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 18,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,823 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
18,403 miles
Average per year
4,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,226 miles
  • 2024 – 90,823 miles
  • 2021 – 89,129 miles
  • 2020 – 83,452 miles
  • 2019 – 77,233 miles
  • 2017 – 64,116 miles
  • 2016 – 55,457 miles
  • 2015 – 48,307 miles
  • 2014 – 40,759 miles
  • 2013 – 34,731 miles
  • 2012 – 31,622 miles
  • 2011 – 30,640 miles
  • 2010 – 27,102 miles
  • 2009 – 25,213 miles
  • 2008 – 21,926 miles
  • 2007 – 19,020 miles
  • 2006 – 16,483 miles
  • 2005 – 13,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,226 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,226 miles (+18,403)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    109,226 miles
    Test number
    994003886450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass90,823 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,823 miles
    Test number
    149334606156
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail90,821 miles (+1,692)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,821 miles
    Test number
    558972838218
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached Track rod end (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,129 miles
    Test number
    578675524399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail89,129 miles (+5,677)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,129 miles
    Test number
    430851917093
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass83,452 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,452 miles
    Test number
    381350899053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,415 miles (+6,182)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,415 miles
    Test number
    641174768815
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ALL BRAKE PADS... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass77,233 miles (+13,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,233 miles
    Test number
    422182147669
    • AdvisoryCENTRE CROSS BAR HAS ONE RETAINING BOLT MISSING...

  9. Pass64,116 miles (+8,659)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,116 miles
    Test number
    832817484650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,457 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,457 miles
    Test number
    856604939383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in tread grooves and wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryO/S & N/S front lower frontmost ball joints have slight ift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper rear most suspension arm inner bush starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing shoulders
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight drag/bind o/s/r brake

  11. Fail55,457 miles (+7,150)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,457 miles
    Test number
    601487503884
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in tread grooves and wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryO/S & N/S front lower frontmost ball joints have slight ift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper rear most suspension arm inner bush starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing shoulders
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight drag/bind o/s/r brake

  12. Pass48,307 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,307 miles
    Test number
    670411360707
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses are perished will need replacing soon
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail48,307 miles (+7,548)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,307 miles
    Test number
    476145627969
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45 R17 97w (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses are perished will need replacing soon
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass40,759 miles (+6,028)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,759 miles
    Test number
    555531804301
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass34,731 miles (+3,109)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,731 miles
    Test number
    558212783249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

  16. Pass31,622 miles (+982)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,622 miles
    Test number
    397540092218
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

  17. Pass30,640 miles (+3,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,640 miles
    Test number
    579288771235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass27,102 miles (+1,889)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,102 miles
    Test number
    390995970272
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass25,213 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,213 miles
    Test number
    883006979277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,926 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,926 miles
    Test number
    241088078286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,020 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,020 miles
    Test number
    291061477227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,483 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,483 miles
    Test number
    501434586264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    13,583 miles
    Test number
    554974485261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 TER

Does LF52 TER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 TER expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 TER?
The MOT on LF52 TER expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 TER done?
LF52 TER was recorded at 109,226 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 4,841 miles a year.
Has LF52 TER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 TER has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LF52 TER 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 LF52 TER find?
LF52 TER passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged, and 3 more.

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