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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 HBHMOT history

LR05 HBH is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LR05 HBH silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
176,316 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HBH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HBH was last recorded at 176,316 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,241 miles · 24 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
7,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,316 miles
  • 2021 – 168,587 miles
  • 2020 – 160,054 miles
  • 2019 – 144,562 miles
  • 2018 – 132,311 miles
  • 2017 – 120,845 miles
  • 2016 – 110,823 miles
  • 2015 – 105,626 miles
  • 2014 – 96,644 miles
  • 2013 – 87,917 miles
  • 2012 – 79,285 miles
  • 2011 – 67,889 miles
  • 2010 – 59,781 miles
  • 2009 – 45,478 miles
  • 2008 – 30,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,316 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,316 miles (+75)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    176,316 miles
    Test number
    286823619845
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail176,241 miles (+7,654)7 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,241 miles
    Test number
    634807637851
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass168,587 miles (+8,533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,587 miles
    Test number
    870231964068
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass160,054 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    160,054 miles
    Test number
    106750734427
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded
  5. Fail160,053 miles (+15,491)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,053 miles
    Test number
    416725152652
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded
  6. Pass144,562 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,562 miles
    Test number
    102989035621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both uper (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 both uper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail144,562 miles (+12,251)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,562 miles
    Test number
    452641577683
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both uper (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 both uper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass132,311 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,311 miles
    Test number
    800111610158
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower front arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper suspetion arms mount bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
  9. Fail132,293 miles (+11,448)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,293 miles
    Test number
    836719460303
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower front arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper suspetion arms mount bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
  10. Pass120,845 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,845 miles
    Test number
    910387305668
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has bean run flat
  11. Fail120,834 miles (+10,011)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,834 miles
    Test number
    203557826365
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking under car (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has bean run flat
  12. Pass110,823 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,823 miles
    Test number
    828288454214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,626 miles (+8,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,626 miles
    Test number
    538851425100
    • 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)
  14. Pass96,644 miles (+8,727)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,644 miles
    Test number
    247836624475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,917 miles (+8,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,917 miles
    Test number
    245419213153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass79,285 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,285 miles
    Test number
    448632202175
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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
  17. Fail79,285 miles (+11,396)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,285 miles
    Test number
    468992202196
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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
  18. Pass67,889 miles (+8,108)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,889 miles
    Test number
    366092361062
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Pass59,781 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,781 miles
    Test number
    170019570488
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail59,781 miles (+14,303)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,781 miles
    Test number
    711382770068
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass45,478 miles (+14,994)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,478 miles
    Test number
    971119659039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,484 miles
    Test number
    221824718065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HBH

Does LR05 HBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 HBH is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HBH?
The MOT on LR05 HBH is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 HBH done?
LR05 HBH was recorded at 176,316 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 7,857 miles a year.
Has LR05 HBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HBH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 HBH 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 HBH find?
LR05 HBH passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 7 more.

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