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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 HPJMOT history

LR03 HPJ is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 17 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 226,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.

LR03 HPJ blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2025
Mileage
226,240 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HPJ
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
17 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HPJ was last recorded at 226,240 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,239 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 226,240 miles
  • 2023 – 218,732 miles
  • 2022 – 210,775 miles
  • 2021 – 198,012 miles
  • 2020 – 191,462 miles
  • 2019 – 184,212 miles
  • 2018 – 174,668 miles
  • 2017 – 167,244 miles
  • 2016 – 157,501 miles
  • 2015 – 146,201 miles
  • 2014 – 133,389 miles
  • 2013 – 123,006 miles
  • 2012 – 112,132 miles
  • 2011 – 101,237 miles
  • 2010 – 90,107 miles
  • 2009 – 77,571 miles
  • 2008 – 65,596 miles
  • 2007 – 51,243 miles
  • 2006 – 35,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,240 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres wearing on edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,240 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    226,240 miles
    Test number
    773867388920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

  2. Fail226,239 miles (+7,507)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,239 miles
    Test number
    966547212127
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

  3. Pass218,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    218,732 miles
    Test number
    290514118092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail218,730 miles (+7,955)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,730 miles
    Test number
    153173355085
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass210,775 miles (+12,763)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    210,775 miles
    Test number
    949580787528
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass198,012 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    198,012 miles
    Test number
    270534162800
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail198,010 miles (+6,548)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,010 miles
    Test number
    399045263511
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass191,462 miles (+7,250)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    191,462 miles
    Test number
    597274102056
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked not deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass184,212 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    184,212 miles
    Test number
    355249771072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail184,211 miles (+9,543)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,211 miles
    Test number
    473037768476
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil close to minimum was check before emissions test carried out
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass174,668 miles (+7,424)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    174,668 miles
    Test number
    414659326794
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass167,244 miles (+9,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    167,244 miles
    Test number
    289848916876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass157,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    157,501 miles
    Test number
    297689245011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail157,501 miles (+11,300)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,501 miles
    Test number
    331754836240
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall split (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass146,201 miles (+12,812)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    146,201 miles
    Test number
    975215496475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass133,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    133,389 miles
    Test number
    338812604432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail133,389 miles (+10,383)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,389 miles
    Test number
    956092804265
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass123,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    123,006 miles
    Test number
    387525023492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Fail123,006 miles (+10,874)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,006 miles
    Test number
    486945823207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  20. Pass112,132 miles (+10,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,132 miles
    Test number
    319523112245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  21. Pass101,237 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    328856601458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade starting to split
    • NoteO/s wiper arm pivot starting to sieze

  22. Fail101,237 miles (+11,130)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    447146401205
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade starting to split
    • NoteO/s wiper arm pivot starting to sieze

  23. Pass90,107 miles (+12,536)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    90,107 miles
    Test number
    333835110252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,571 miles (+11,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    77,571 miles
    Test number
    813359929270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass65,596 miles (+14,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,596 miles
    Test number
    880981738295
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass51,243 miles (+15,275)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,243 miles
    Test number
    243708977434
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass35,968 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,968 miles
    Test number
    631055076135
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR03 HPJ

Does LR03 HPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 HPJ expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HPJ?
The MOT on LR03 HPJ expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 HPJ done?
LR03 HPJ was recorded at 226,240 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 10,496 miles a year.
Has LR03 HPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HPJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR03 HPJ 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 HPJ find?
LR03 HPJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges.

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