
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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))
Pass187,975 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 187,975 miles
- Test number
- 148873316933
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass139,509 miles (+5,759)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 139,509 miles
- Test number
- 473349600929
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass127,228 miles (+7,567)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 127,228 miles
- Test number
- 898308324195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,661 miles (+7,666)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2014
- Odometer
- 119,661 miles
- Test number
- 219014413117
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass108,562 miles (+9,566)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 108,562 miles
- Test number
- 459003341384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,996 miles (+10,013)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 98,996 miles
- Test number
- 910317520383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,983 miles (+4,791)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 88,983 miles
- Test number
- 802274429314
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass75,252 miles (+12,657)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 75,252 miles
- Test number
- 542269727167
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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