Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
LR04 MHLMOT history
LR04 MHL is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 20 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,811 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 163,811 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,077 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR04 MHL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 20 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR04 MHL was last recorded at 163,811 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 6,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,899 miles · 4 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,912 miles
- Average per year
- 7,077 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,811 miles
- 2025 – 156,899 miles
- 2024 – 149,701 miles
- 2022 – 137,108 miles
- 2021 – 128,300 miles
- 2020 – 118,244 miles
- 2019 – 108,962 miles
- 2018 – 99,230 miles
- 2017 – 90,994 miles
- 2016 – 83,212 miles
- 2015 – 75,623 miles
- 2014 – 68,820 miles
- 2013 – 65,010 miles
- 2012 – 60,059 miles
- 2011 – 55,197 miles
- 2010 – 51,003 miles
- 2009 – 45,290 miles
- 2008 – 37,666 miles
- 2007 – 30,633 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,811 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,811 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 163,811 miles
- Test number
- 582017500314
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail163,811 miles (+6,912)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,811 miles
- Test number
- 986118975305
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass156,899 miles (+7,198)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 156,899 miles
- Test number
- 154323554567
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass149,701 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 149,701 miles
- Test number
- 520377508861
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail149,701 miles (+12,593)1 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,701 miles
- Test number
- 993755187091
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass137,108 miles (+61)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 137,108 miles
- Test number
- 159690684486
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail137,047 miles (+8,747)3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,047 miles
- Test number
- 545465432996
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass128,300 miles (+10,056)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 128,300 miles
- Test number
- 763950011190
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass118,244 miles (+9,282)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 118,244 miles
- Test number
- 169163096481
- 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))
Pass108,962 miles (+1,248)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 108,962 miles
- Test number
- 562464140817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 107,714 miles
- Test number
- 150274384499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,714 miles (+8,484)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,714 miles
- Test number
- 706147641482
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,230 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 99,230 miles
- Test number
- 150441629075
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail99,230 miles (+8,236)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,230 miles
- Test number
- 256929071151
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass90,994 miles (+7,782)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 90,994 miles
- Test number
- 742146985648
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 83,212 miles
- Test number
- 853737082067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,210 miles (+7,587)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,210 miles
- Test number
- 249348365279
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail75,623 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,623 miles
- Test number
- 158243175413
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass75,623 miles (+6,803)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 75,623 miles
- Test number
- 198043275023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,820 miles (+3,810)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 68,820 miles
- Test number
- 195482564424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,010 miles (+4,951)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 65,010 miles
- Test number
- 949133763045
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner tread but not excessive
Pass60,059 miles (+4,862)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 60,059 miles
- Test number
- 625289172071
- NoteAdvise offside front tyre wall slightly damaged
Pass55,197 miles (+4,194)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 55,197 miles
- Test number
- 938640481078
- NoteFront tyre sidewalls damaged
Pass51,003 miles (+5,713)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 51,003 miles
- Test number
- 433138370077
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,290 miles (+7,624)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 45,290 miles
- Test number
- 540268079010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,666 miles (+7,033)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 37,666 miles
- Test number
- 690759778097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,633 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 30,633 miles
- Test number
- 283025277020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR04 MHL
- Does LR04 MHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR04 MHL is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR04 MHL?
- The MOT on LR04 MHL is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR04 MHL done?
- LR04 MHL was recorded at 163,811 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 7,077 miles a year.
- Has LR04 MHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR04 MHL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR04 MHL 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 MHL find?
- LR04 MHL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.
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