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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 ELVMOT history

LR03 ELV is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 221,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

LR03 ELV grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2022
Mileage
221,231 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 ELV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR03 ELV was last recorded at 221,231 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 4,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,755 miles · 10 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,476 miles
Average per year
9,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 221,231 miles
  • 2021 – 216,755 miles
  • 2020 – 210,319 miles
  • 2019 – 195,625 miles
  • 2018 – 187,975 miles
  • 2017 – 160,965 miles
  • 2016 – 139,509 miles
  • 2015 – 133,750 miles
  • 2014 – 127,228 miles
  • 2013 – 119,661 miles
  • 2012 – 111,995 miles
  • 2011 – 108,562 miles
  • 2010 – 98,996 miles
  • 2009 – 88,983 miles
  • 2008 – 84,192 miles
  • 2007 – 75,252 miles
  • 2006 – 62,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail221,231 miles
  • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers inop (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear suspension arm bushes various starting to deteriorate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear suspension components slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail221,231 miles (+4,476)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,231 miles
    Test number
    791319061537
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers inop (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass216,755 miles (+6,436)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    216,755 miles
    Test number
    266464015217
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass210,319 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    210,319 miles
    Test number
    989828053325
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes various starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  4. Fail210,287 miles (+14,662)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,287 miles
    Test number
    853489495096
    • MajorFuel system component leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush ALL ARMS MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes various starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  5. Pass195,625 miles (+7,650)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    195,625 miles
    Test number
    927124181384
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes of both upper arms perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes of both upper arms perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass187,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    187,975 miles
    Test number
    148873316933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail187,975 miles (+27,010)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,975 miles
    Test number
    544691334355
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  8. Pass160,965 miles (+21,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    160,965 miles
    Test number
    947792342850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass139,509 miles (+5,759)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    139,509 miles
    Test number
    473349600929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    133,750 miles
    Test number
    798968715149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  11. Fail133,743 miles (+6,515)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,743 miles
    Test number
    845468615104
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Pass127,228 miles (+7,567)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    127,228 miles
    Test number
    898308324195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,661 miles (+7,666)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,661 miles
    Test number
    219014413117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,995 miles (+3,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    111,995 miles
    Test number
    308330732151
    • 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)
  15. Pass108,562 miles (+9,566)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    108,562 miles
    Test number
    459003341384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,996 miles (+10,013)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    98,996 miles
    Test number
    910317520383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,983 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,983 miles
    Test number
    802274429314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,192 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    84,192 miles
    Test number
    553829518372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Fail84,192 miles (+8,940)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,192 miles
    Test number
    632959518394
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Pass75,252 miles (+12,657)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,252 miles
    Test number
    542269727167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,595 miles
    Test number
    931778966024
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR03 ELV

Does LR03 ELV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 ELV expired on 9 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 ELV?
The MOT on LR03 ELV expired on 9 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 ELV done?
LR03 ELV was recorded at 221,231 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 9,475 miles a year.
Has LR03 ELV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 ELV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 ELV 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 LR03 ELV find?
LR03 ELV failed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: brake servo defective or ineffective; nearside front upper suspension component ball joint excessively worn front joint; offside front upper suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear joint, and 7 more.

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