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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,393 cc

LR05 VBLMOT history

LR05 VBL is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 12 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LR05 VBL grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,860 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VBL was last recorded at 100,860 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,859 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,860 miles
  • 2025 – 94,849 miles
  • 2024 – 87,851 miles
  • 2023 – 81,083 miles
  • 2022 – 72,804 miles
  • 2021 – 63,729 miles
  • 2020 – 57,575 miles
  • 2019 – 48,266 miles
  • 2018 – 47,470 miles
  • 2017 – 47,008 miles
  • 2016 – 44,434 miles
  • 2014 – 42,095 miles
  • 2013 – 36,735 miles
  • 2012 – 34,056 miles
  • 2011 – 33,649 miles
  • 2009 – 24,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,860 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fittedRecorded at 6 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • ENG OIL LOW

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,860 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,860 miles
    Test number
    716166675218
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

  2. Fail100,859 miles (+6,010)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,859 miles
    Test number
    615255600411
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

  3. Pass94,849 miles (+6,998)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,849 miles
    Test number
    377807537845
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

  4. Pass87,851 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,851 miles
    Test number
    531734850811
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

  5. Fail87,849 miles (+6,766)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,849 miles
    Test number
    707438142174
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

  6. Pass81,083 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,083 miles
    Test number
    273285261024
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

  7. Fail81,083 miles (+8,279)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,083 miles
    Test number
    369981042305
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

  8. Pass72,804 miles (+9,075)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,804 miles
    Test number
    394775889220
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

  9. Pass63,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,729 miles
    Test number
    170261843239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,729 miles (+6,154)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,729 miles
    Test number
    713464719699
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass57,575 miles (+9,309)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,575 miles
    Test number
    604647447613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,266 miles (+796)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,266 miles
    Test number
    191479486173
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass47,470 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,470 miles
    Test number
    800880305844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,008 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,008 miles
    Test number
    959703019801
    • AdvisoryENG OIL LOW

  15. Fail47,007 miles (+2,573)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,007 miles
    Test number
    237358799207
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryENG OIL LOW

  16. Pass44,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,434 miles
    Test number
    581014703168
    • AdvisoryEngine plastic covers and engine undertray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

  17. Fail44,434 miles (+2,339)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,434 miles
    Test number
    454529051748
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users engine under tray and inner wing cover. (6.1.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine plastic covers and engine undertray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

  18. Pass42,095 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,095 miles
    Test number
    578855864383
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail42,095 miles (+1,592)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,095 miles
    Test number
    536903864334
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass40,503 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,503 miles
    Test number
    219512914420
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

  21. Fail40,502 miles (+3,767)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,502 miles
    Test number
    935192414163
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass36,735 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,735 miles
    Test number
    185139183432
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Fail36,732 miles (+2,676)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,732 miles
    Test number
    227219073052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass34,056 miles (+407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,056 miles
    Test number
    427438312196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass33,649 miles (+9,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,649 miles
    Test number
    655020991067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  26. Pass24,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,572 miles
    Test number
    114929319144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,572 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,572 miles
    Test number
    861519619161
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LR05 VBL

Does LR05 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VBL is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VBL?
The MOT on LR05 VBL is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VBL done?
LR05 VBL was recorded at 100,860 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,389 miles a year.
Has LR05 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VBL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 VBL 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 VBL find?
LR05 VBL passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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