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Audi A4

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,781 cc

LR05 HBFMOT history

LR05 HBF is a grey petrol Audi A4 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LR05 HBF grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
109,639 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 HBF was last recorded at 109,639 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,640 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
999 miles
Average per year
5,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,639 miles
  • 2025 – 108,640 miles
  • 2024 – 107,344 miles
  • 2023 – 105,689 miles
  • 2022 – 104,317 miles
  • 2021 – 102,131 miles
  • 2020 – 97,215 miles
  • 2019 – 91,306 miles
  • 2018 – 87,647 miles
  • 2017 – 83,651 miles
  • 2016 – 79,412 miles
  • 2015 – 71,795 miles
  • 2013 – 68,944 miles
  • 2012 – 64,423 miles
  • 2011 – 59,923 miles
  • 2010 – 56,162 miles
  • 2009 – 38,144 miles
  • 2008 – 15,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,639 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,639 miles (+999)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,639 miles
    Test number
    382420705685
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,640 miles (+1,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,640 miles
    Test number
    489607939092
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  3. Pass107,344 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,344 miles
    Test number
    735923849611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,689 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,689 miles
    Test number
    703030278105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,686 miles (+1,369)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,686 miles
    Test number
    303525483614
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  6. Pass104,317 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,317 miles
    Test number
    692180601986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Fail104,315 miles (+2,184)13 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,315 miles
    Test number
    173905588961
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass102,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    102,131 miles
    Test number
    344617178889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,131 miles (+4,916)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,131 miles
    Test number
    458450851518
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass97,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,215 miles
    Test number
    367081915417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,215 miles (+5,909)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,215 miles
    Test number
    918218098464
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass91,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,306 miles
    Test number
    575715112677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,306 miles (+3,659)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,306 miles
    Test number
    802716450155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass87,647 miles (+3,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,647 miles
    Test number
    809667394888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass83,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,651 miles
    Test number
    917210833772
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail83,651 miles (+4,239)6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,651 miles
    Test number
    660963489779
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass79,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,412 miles
    Test number
    895533125722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,412 miles (+7,617)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,412 miles
    Test number
    856931857400
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Fail71,795 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,795 miles
    Test number
    706737045052
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass71,795 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    71,795 miles
    Test number
    728537445012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,944 miles (+4,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,944 miles
    Test number
    735985403378
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass64,423 miles (+4,500)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    757675082209
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has small cracks to inside wall

  23. Pass59,923 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,923 miles
    Test number
    375654471422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,162 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,162 miles
    Test number
    383215690274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,598 miles (+12,454)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,598 miles
    Test number
    174130630481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,144 miles (+22,235)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,144 miles
    Test number
    484502949010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,909 miles
    Test number
    541261538061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HBF

Does LR05 HBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 HBF expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HBF?
The MOT on LR05 HBF expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 HBF done?
LR05 HBF was recorded at 109,639 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 5,102 miles a year.
Has LR05 HBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HBF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 HBF 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 LR05 HBF find?
LR05 HBF failed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 8 major defects and 5 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front most, and 10 more.

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