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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,986 cc

LR05 HLHMOT history

LR05 HLH is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 7 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 202,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LR05 HLH grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2026
Mileage
202,317 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HLH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 HLH was last recorded at 202,317 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 5,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,230 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,087 miles
Average per year
7,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,317 miles
  • 2025 – 197,230 miles
  • 2024 – 192,684 miles
  • 2023 – 188,118 miles
  • 2022 – 181,793 miles
  • 2021 – 176,734 miles
  • 2020 – 172,615 miles
  • 2019 – 168,960 miles
  • 2018 – 164,166 miles
  • 2017 – 155,905 miles
  • 2016 – 148,141 miles
  • 2015 – 143,904 miles
  • 2014 – 128,194 miles
  • 2013 – 113,671 miles
  • 2012 – 96,692 miles
  • 2011 – 84,529 miles
  • 2010 – 77,358 miles
  • 2009 – 71,866 miles
  • 2008 – 64,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail202,317 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated (all brake pads appear satisfactory)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing visible both n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail202,317 miles (+5,087)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,317 miles
    Test number
    273554378394
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated (all brake pads appear satisfactory)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing visible both n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective
  2. Pass197,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    197,230 miles
    Test number
    571116421824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail197,230 miles (+4,546)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,230 miles
    Test number
    373654529084
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced All rear side lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass192,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    192,684 miles
    Test number
    635869056509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail192,684 miles (+4,566)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,684 miles
    Test number
    916508380512
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. Pass188,118 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    188,118 miles
    Test number
    399394419650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail187,517 miles (+5,724)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,517 miles
    Test number
    922317290308
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Bold on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
  8. Pass181,793 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    181,793 miles
    Test number
    971684658619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass176,734 miles (+4,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2022
    Odometer
    176,734 miles
    Test number
    909047646416
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  10. Pass172,615 miles (+3,655)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    172,615 miles
    Test number
    985854767953
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  11. Pass168,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2020
    Odometer
    168,960 miles
    Test number
    404781425863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. Fail168,960 miles (+4,794)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,960 miles
    Test number
    397113692427
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass164,166 miles (+8,261)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    164,166 miles
    Test number
    892125249497
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Pass155,905 miles (+7,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    155,905 miles
    Test number
    444825742817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass148,141 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    148,141 miles
    Test number
    943831337597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail143,904 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,904 miles
    Test number
    379117875026
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass143,904 miles (+15,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,904 miles
    Test number
    557027575001
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass128,194 miles (+14,523)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    128,194 miles
    Test number
    126558974403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,671 miles (+16,979)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,671 miles
    Test number
    859983893080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,692 miles (+12,163)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,692 miles
    Test number
    225368762014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,529 miles (+7,171)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,529 miles
    Test number
    538750491031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,358 miles
    Test number
    190820590082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,358 miles (+5,492)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,358 miles
    Test number
    180210990095
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass71,866 miles (+7,858)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,866 miles
    Test number
    370592399058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,008 miles
    Test number
    664909398086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HLH

Does LR05 HLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 HLH expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HLH?
The MOT on LR05 HLH expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 HLH done?
LR05 HLH was recorded at 202,317 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,670 miles a year.
Has LR05 HLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HLH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 HLH 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 HLH find?
LR05 HLH failed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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