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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LR04 BAUMOT history

LR04 BAU is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 203,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2024.

LR04 BAU black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
203,642 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR04 BAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR04 BAU was last recorded at 203,642 miles on 2 Nov 2024, 1,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,636 miles · 4 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,006 miles
Average per year
9,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 203,642 miles
  • 2023 – 202,636 miles
  • 2022 – 201,189 miles
  • 2021 – 182,551 miles
  • 2020 – 182,523 miles
  • 2019 – 172,737 miles
  • 2018 – 160,562 miles
  • 2017 – 147,377 miles
  • 2016 – 131,476 miles
  • 2015 – 117,644 miles
  • 2014 – 109,657 miles
  • 2013 – 109,656 miles
  • 2012 – 98,083 miles
  • 2011 – 85,714 miles
  • 2010 – 74,080 miles
  • 2009 – 60,631 miles
  • 2008 – 41,933 miles
  • 2007 – 32,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,642 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySome damage to body panels

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fogging

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fogging

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,642 miles (+1,006)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    203,642 miles
    Test number
    590986305270
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome damage to body panels

  2. Pass202,636 miles (+1,447)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    202,636 miles
    Test number
    428996190132
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between turbo and exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass201,189 miles (+18,638)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    201,189 miles
    Test number
    582368447193
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Pass182,551 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    182,551 miles
    Test number
    607468240951
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light illuminated

  5. Fail182,551 miles (+28)1 dangerous3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,551 miles
    Test number
    743075198789
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint securing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light illuminated

  6. Fail182,523 miles (+9,786)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,523 miles
    Test number
    100165754151
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Body insecure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass172,737 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    172,737 miles
    Test number
    910488819079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail172,707 miles (+12,145)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,707 miles
    Test number
    906651328747
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass160,562 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    160,562 miles
    Test number
    339626189324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail160,532 miles (+13,155)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,532 miles
    Test number
    878438371023
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Both (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass147,377 miles (+15,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    147,377 miles
    Test number
    629447128313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass131,476 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,476 miles
    Test number
    143496647464
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded

  13. Fail131,475 miles (+13,831)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,475 miles
    Test number
    112190911793
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded

  14. Pass117,644 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,644 miles
    Test number
    528599305019
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail117,644 miles (+7,987)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,644 miles
    Test number
    309029305001
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass109,657 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    109,657 miles
    Test number
    156827404025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,656 miles (+11,573)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,656 miles
    Test number
    265775763303
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  18. Pass98,083 miles (+37)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    98,083 miles
    Test number
    187280242318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteAir bag light on

  19. Fail98,046 miles (+12,332)3 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,046 miles
    Test number
    637179432392
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteAir bag light on

  20. Pass85,714 miles (+11,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,714 miles
    Test number
    916479321338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass74,080 miles (+77)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,080 miles
    Test number
    131399220389
    • NoteService light on

  22. Fail74,003 miles (+13,372)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,003 miles
    Test number
    812825210351
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront disc's worn
    • NoteService light on

  23. Pass60,631 miles (+18,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,631 miles
    Test number
    694234119326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass41,933 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,933 miles
    Test number
    401065388157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,888 miles (+9,500)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,888 miles
    Test number
    480343488192
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear pads on 1.5 mm legal limit

  26. Pass32,388 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,388 miles
    Test number
    420561487120
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear brake light bulb slightly dimmer than the nearside.

Questions about LR04 BAU

Does LR04 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR04 BAU expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR04 BAU?
The MOT on LR04 BAU expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR04 BAU done?
LR04 BAU was recorded at 203,642 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2024, an average of 9,874 miles a year.
Has LR04 BAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR04 BAU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LR04 BAU 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 LR04 BAU find?
LR04 BAU passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2024 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 6 more.

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