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Audi A4

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,393 cc

LR05 HBUMOT history

LR05 HBU is a silver petrol Audi A4 first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

LR05 HBU silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
96,127 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HBU was last recorded at 96,127 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,016 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
4,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,127 miles
  • 2024 – 91,758 miles
  • 2023 – 87,879 miles
  • 2022 – 85,221 miles
  • 2021 – 84,305 miles
  • 2019 – 83,683 miles
  • 2018 – 78,068 miles
  • 2017 – 73,109 miles
  • 2016 – 70,820 miles
  • 2015 – 66,704 miles
  • 2014 – 64,245 miles
  • 2013 – 61,636 miles
  • 2012 – 58,087 miles
  • 2011 – 51,220 miles
  • 2009 – 40,051 miles
  • 2008 – 27,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,127 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,127 miles (+111)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    96,127 miles
    Test number
    668460182470
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,016 miles (+4,258)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,016 miles
    Test number
    546744557342
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,758 miles (+28)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,758 miles
    Test number
    275920585968
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail91,730 miles (+3,851)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,730 miles
    Test number
    344516209448
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,879 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,879 miles
    Test number
    842310019615
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail87,856 miles (+2,635)1 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,856 miles
    Test number
    778212274796
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass85,221 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    85,221 miles
    Test number
    970719178209
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt stalk plastic cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake lamp not working

  8. Fail85,221 miles (+916)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,221 miles
    Test number
    770560370193
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt stalk plastic cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake lamp not working

  9. Pass84,305 miles (+622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,305 miles
    Test number
    613528199509
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass83,683 miles (+5,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,683 miles
    Test number
    895399888023
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryHood warning light flashes

  11. Pass78,068 miles (+4,959)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,068 miles
    Test number
    203016103505
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight patterns very hazy

  12. Pass73,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,109 miles
    Test number
    730418582659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on

  13. Fail73,109 miles (+2,289)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,109 miles
    Test number
    552387662725
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on

  14. Pass70,820 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,820 miles
    Test number
    896528053479
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre inner side wall split
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

  15. Fail70,820 miles (+4,116)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,820 miles
    Test number
    957930250657
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre inner side wall split
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

  16. Pass66,704 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,704 miles
    Test number
    626427915129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail66,700 miles (+2,455)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,700 miles
    Test number
    519814215109
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass64,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,245 miles
    Test number
    969602724197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,243 miles (+2,607)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,243 miles
    Test number
    758932224149
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass61,636 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,636 miles
    Test number
    746342713104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,087 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,087 miles
    Test number
    227899122172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear tyres side walls damaged

  22. Pass58,087 miles (+6,867)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,087 miles
    Test number
    989589922173
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear tyres side walls damaged

  23. Pass51,220 miles (+11,169)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,220 miles
    Test number
    386996321128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,051 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,051 miles
    Test number
    301635999269
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass40,051 miles (+12,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,051 miles
    Test number
    700755399209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass27,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,731 miles
    Test number
    613885278132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HBU

Does LR05 HBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 HBU expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HBU?
The MOT on LR05 HBU expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 HBU done?
LR05 HBU was recorded at 96,127 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 4,021 miles a year.
Has LR05 HBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HBU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 HBU 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 HBU find?
LR05 HBU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18, and 2 more.

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