
Audi A4
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,986 cc
LL05 DVUMOT history
LL05 DVU is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 5 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 188,943 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 188,943 mi
- At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,492 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL05 DVU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,986 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 5 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL05 DVU was last recorded at 188,943 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 3,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 185,543 miles · 15 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,400 miles
- Average per year
- 6,492 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 188,943 miles
- 2022 – 185,543 miles
- 2021 – 185,442 miles
- 2018 – 179,310 miles
- 2017 – 161,977 miles
- 2016 – 143,251 miles
- 2015 – 138,047 miles
- 2014 – 134,075 miles
- 2013 – 130,189 miles
- 2012 – 122,972 miles
- 2011 – 114,371 miles
- 2010 – 105,969 miles
- 2009 – 96,458 miles
- 2008 – 86,905 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022
All brake discs have surface corrosion (lack of use?)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front engine mount noisy, but functioning as intended
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear exhaust mount has a poor temp repair, but still secure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 22 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,943 miles (+3,400)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 188,943 miles
- Test number
- 958237549640
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass185,543 miles (+101)4 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 185,543 miles
- Test number
- 496290339131
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged blurry
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass185,442 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2022
- Odometer
- 185,442 miles
- Test number
- 289345699890
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion (lack of use?)
- AdvisoryFront engine mount noisy, but functioning as intended
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount has a poor temp repair, but still secure
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail185,435 miles (+6,125)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,435 miles
- Test number
- 909053610326
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion (lack of use?)
- AdvisoryFront engine mount noisy, but functioning as intended
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount has a poor temp repair, but still secure
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass179,310 miles (+17,333)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 179,310 miles
- Test number
- 767335872361
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass161,977 miles (+8,298)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 161,977 miles
- Test number
- 653680427849
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension rusty
Pass153,679 miles (+10,428)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 153,679 miles
- Test number
- 353444349627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,251 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 143,251 miles
- Test number
- 191942748322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,251 miles (+5,204)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,251 miles
- Test number
- 455796909721
- Repaired at testCentre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass138,047 miles (+3,972)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 138,047 miles
- Test number
- 798160725054
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass134,075 miles (+3,886)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 134,075 miles
- Test number
- 235227304042
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass130,189 miles (+7,217)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 130,189 miles
- Test number
- 569811013082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,972 miles (+8,601)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 122,972 miles
- Test number
- 647489412047
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass114,371 miles (+8,402)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 114,371 miles
- Test number
- 139300511021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,969 miles (+9,511)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 105,969 miles
- Test number
- 463109220005
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteBoth the rear tyres are cracking
- NoteCant see the bottom of the rear springs
Pass96,458 miles (+9,553)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 96,458 miles
- Test number
- 304892029089
- NoteN/s/f tyre low and both edges low/bald
- NoteO/s/f tyre low on both edges
Pass86,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 86,905 miles
- Test number
- 942262628049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL05 DVU
- Does LL05 DVU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL05 DVU expired on 14 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL05 DVU?
- The MOT on LL05 DVU expired on 14 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL05 DVU done?
- LL05 DVU was recorded at 188,943 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 6,492 miles a year.
- Has LL05 DVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL05 DVU has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on LL05 DVU 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 LL05 DVU find?
- LL05 DVU passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust noisy; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.
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