
Audi A4
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LR03 HMZMOT history
LR03 HMZ is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 218,407 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 218,407 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,165 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 HMZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 20 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 HMZ was last recorded at 218,407 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 4,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Sept 2010: 101,249 miles, lower than 149,800 miles on 15 Sept 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 214,332 miles · 27 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,075 miles
- Average per year
- 6,165 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 218,407 miles
- 2024 – 214,332 miles
- 2023 – 205,642 miles
- 2022 – 197,018 miles
- 2021 – 193,235 miles
- 2020 – 190,061 miles
- 2019 – 181,040 miles
- 2018 – 170,984 miles
- 2017 – 160,427 miles
- 2016 – 154,151 miles
- 2015 – 147,270 miles
- 2014 – 139,809 miles
- 2012 – 127,494 miles
- 2011 – 113,791 miles
- 2010 – 101,249 miles
- 2009 – 149,800 miles
- 2008 – 137,298 miles
- 2007 – 130,125 miles
- 2006 – 93,168 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass218,407 miles (+4,075)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 218,407 miles
- Test number
- 110142120244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,332 miles (+8,690)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 214,332 miles
- Test number
- 346702640671
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers bump stops worn
- AdvisoryFront Both drive shafts worn
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres close to wear indicators
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass205,642 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 205,642 miles
- Test number
- 450970342873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,641 miles (+8,623)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,641 miles
- Test number
- 378865780899
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass197,018 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 197,018 miles
- Test number
- 165649920925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail197,018 miles (+3,783)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,018 miles
- Test number
- 584380010940
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass193,235 miles (+3,174)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 193,235 miles
- Test number
- 188800254866
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass190,061 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 190,061 miles
- Test number
- 198834432127
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail190,061 miles (+9,021)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,061 miles
- Test number
- 353479243301
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass181,040 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 181,040 miles
- Test number
- 180401230926
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail181,040 miles (+10,056)4 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,040 miles
- Test number
- 609811088159
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour deteriorated to white (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,984 miles (+10,557)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 170,984 miles
- Test number
- 178169124108
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass160,427 miles (+6,276)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 160,427 miles
- Test number
- 617294490174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,151 miles (+6,881)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 154,151 miles
- Test number
- 966545876019
- AdvisoryBrake pedal hard, servo assistance working but poor/sluggish
Pass147,270 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 147,270 miles
- Test number
- 648727655093
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Fail147,270 miles (+7,461)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,270 miles
- Test number
- 939017755039
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass139,809 miles (+93)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 139,809 miles
- Test number
- 767957064001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,716 miles (+12,222)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,716 miles
- Test number
- 118153064034
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Pass127,494 miles (+67)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 127,494 miles
- Test number
- 138065482250
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail127,427 miles (+408)2 failures2 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,427 miles
- Test number
- 785950382281
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail127,019 miles (+13,228)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,019 miles
- Test number
- 177454362265
- FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass113,791 miles (+12,542)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 113,791 miles
- Test number
- 388613641284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,249 miles (-48,551)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 101,249 miles
- Test number
- 250543350267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,800 miles (+12,502)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 149,800 miles
- Test number
- 180458659244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,298 miles (+7,173)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 137,298 miles
- Test number
- 122257248209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,125 miles (+6,255)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 130,125 miles
- Test number
- 301266557463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,870 miles (+30,702)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 123,870 miles
- Test number
- 211250317477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 93,168 miles
- Test number
- 571660786064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR03 HMZ
- Does LR03 HMZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 HMZ is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 HMZ?
- The MOT on LR03 HMZ is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR03 HMZ done?
- LR03 HMZ was recorded at 218,407 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 6,165 miles a year.
- Has LR03 HMZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 HMZ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR03 HMZ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR03 HMZ find?
- LR03 HMZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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