
Audi A4
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,781 cc
LM05 NLUMOT history
LM05 NLU is a silver petrol Audi A4 first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,904 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 81,904 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,450 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 NLU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 NLU was last recorded at 81,904 miles on 5 Jun 2024, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 81,860 miles · 25 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 44 miles
- Average per year
- 4,450 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 81,904 miles
- 2023 – 74,793 miles
- 2022 – 66,710 miles
- 2021 – 65,220 miles
- 2020 – 60,931 miles
- 2019 – 56,326 miles
- 2018 – 50,966 miles
- 2017 – 44,349 miles
- 2016 – 39,999 miles
- 2015 – 35,154 miles
- 2014 – 31,521 miles
- 2013 – 29,056 miles
- 2012 – 25,068 miles
- 2011 – 21,105 miles
- 2010 – 19,937 miles
- 2009 – 15,961 miles
- 2008 – 10,914 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBattery looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s front upper suspension arms inner mounting bushes deteraitingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front lower arms rear inner mounting bushes has slight movementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front both front tyres getting close to tyre wear indicator
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,904 miles (+44)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 81,904 miles
- Test number
- 351203499594
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery loose
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s front upper suspension arms inner mounting bushes deteraiting
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front lower arms rear inner mounting bushes has slight movement
Fail81,860 miles (+7,067)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,860 miles
- Test number
- 585888565839
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery loose
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s front upper suspension arms inner mounting bushes deteraiting
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front lower arms rear inner mounting bushes has slight movement
- AdvisoryStrong petrol smell, but nothing fault found
Pass74,793 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 74,793 miles
- Test number
- 743428757205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,788 miles (+8,078)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,788 miles
- Test number
- 181333689237
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass66,710 miles (+1,490)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 66,710 miles
- Test number
- 838116143898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 65,220 miles
- Test number
- 699458241835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,220 miles (+4,289)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,220 miles
- Test number
- 817722510542
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear fog lamp not working
Pass60,931 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 60,931 miles
- Test number
- 139321896404
- AdvisoryFront both front tyres getting close to tyre wear indicator
Fail60,931 miles (+4,605)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,931 miles
- Test number
- 519493953042
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront both front tyres getting close to tyre wear indicator
Pass56,326 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 56,326 miles
- Test number
- 750268000231
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail56,320 miles (+5,354)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,320 miles
- Test number
- 892649919489
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass50,966 miles (+6,617)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 50,966 miles
- Test number
- 649330715758
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass44,349 miles (+4,350)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 44,349 miles
- Test number
- 983016271371
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)
Pass39,999 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 39,999 miles
- Test number
- 620263359772
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySmall splits on inner wall of offside rear tyre
Fail39,988 miles (+4,834)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,988 miles
- Test number
- 838498784159
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySmall splits on inner wall of offside front tyre
Pass35,154 miles (+3,633)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 35,154 miles
- Test number
- 189364455470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,521 miles (+2,465)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 31,521 miles
- Test number
- 719302864044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,056 miles (+3,988)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 29,056 miles
- Test number
- 156850873038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,068 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 25,068 miles
- Test number
- 188881452490
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail25,068 miles (+3,963)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,068 miles
- Test number
- 696861352053
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,105 miles (+1,168)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 21,105 miles
- Test number
- 485540271071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 19,937 miles
- Test number
- 753392300231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,937 miles (+3,976)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,937 miles
- Test number
- 880012700224
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,961 miles (+5,047)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 15,961 miles
- Test number
- 172660199142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,914 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 10,914 miles
- Test number
- 653797598126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,888 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 10,888 miles
- Test number
- 772002678144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM05 NLU
- Does LM05 NLU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM05 NLU expired on 4 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 NLU?
- The MOT on LM05 NLU expired on 4 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM05 NLU done?
- LM05 NLU was recorded at 81,904 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2024, an average of 4,450 miles a year.
- Has LM05 NLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 NLU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM05 NLU 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 LM05 NLU find?
- LM05 NLU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; battery loose, and 2 more.
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