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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,393 cc

LR05 HCJMOT history

LR05 HCJ is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2024.

LR05 HCJ black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2025
Mileage
139,871 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HCJ was last recorded at 139,871 miles on 2 Aug 2024, 4,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,243 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,628 miles
Average per year
7,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,871 miles
  • 2023 – 135,243 miles
  • 2022 – 124,502 miles
  • 2021 – 114,442 miles
  • 2020 – 109,963 miles
  • 2019 – 108,983 miles
  • 2018 – 107,898 miles
  • 2017 – 102,347 miles
  • 2016 – 94,799 miles
  • 2015 – 87,698 miles
  • 2014 – 79,021 miles
  • 2013 – 70,107 miles
  • 2012 – 64,523 miles
  • 2011 – 50,925 miles
  • 2010 – 36,452 miles
  • 2009 – 28,160 miles
  • 2008 – 19,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,871 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,871 miles (+4,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,871 miles
    Test number
    166638324652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass135,243 miles (+4)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,243 miles
    Test number
    898412462077
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail135,239 miles (+10,737)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,239 miles
    Test number
    689219940437
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,502 miles (+10,060)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,502 miles
    Test number
    474885705598
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass114,442 miles (+4,479)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,442 miles
    Test number
    965713876011
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass109,963 miles (+23)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,963 miles
    Test number
    871727670641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system front to rear starting to deteriorate (corrosion)

  7. Fail109,940 miles (+957)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,940 miles
    Test number
    478916040775
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high headlight aim adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight lens faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system front to rear starting to deteriorate (corrosion)

  8. Pass108,983 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,983 miles
    Test number
    745153571109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,898 miles (+5,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,898 miles
    Test number
    799475151938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Arm inner bushes perished and have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Arm inner bushes perished and have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Arm inner bushes perished and have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Arm inner bushes perished and have slight play

  10. Pass102,347 miles (+7,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,347 miles
    Test number
    446301562625
    • AdvisoryN/S/F & O/S/F lower arm front bushes split / perishing
    • AdvisoryN/S/F & O/S/F upper arm bushes splitting / perishing

  11. Pass94,799 miles (+7,101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,799 miles
    Test number
    796801706053
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section at a join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass87,698 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,698 miles
    Test number
    617711015379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,563 miles (+8,542)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,563 miles
    Test number
    745725281614
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass79,021 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,021 miles
    Test number
    709864404257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail79,004 miles (+8,897)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,004 miles
    Test number
    947773204249
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail70,107 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,107 miles
    Test number
    368130473115
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass70,107 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,107 miles
    Test number
    518070473122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,523 miles
    Test number
    897278202164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  19. Fail64,523 miles (+13,598)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,523 miles
    Test number
    909638302143
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass50,925 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,925 miles
    Test number
    379707811133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,722 miles (+14,270)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,722 miles
    Test number
    396668701109
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass36,452 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,452 miles
    Test number
    184264170465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,279 miles (+8,119)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,279 miles
    Test number
    734661270037
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  24. Pass28,160 miles (+8,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,160 miles
    Test number
    752789099046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass19,627 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,627 miles
    Test number
    434111998097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,867 miles
    Test number
    250810538013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HCJ

Does LR05 HCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 HCJ expired on 1 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HCJ?
The MOT on LR05 HCJ expired on 1 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 HCJ done?
LR05 HCJ was recorded at 139,871 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2024, an average of 7,391 miles a year.
Has LR05 HCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HCJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 HCJ 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 HCJ find?
LR05 HCJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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