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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 FBAMOT history

LR08 FBA is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 182,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LR08 FBA black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
182,786 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 FBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 FBA was last recorded at 182,786 miles on 1 May 2026, 3,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,023 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,763 miles
Average per year
7,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,786 miles
  • 2025 – 179,023 miles
  • 2024 – 174,764 miles
  • 2023 – 170,101 miles
  • 2022 – 164,182 miles
  • 2021 – 159,607 miles
  • 2020 – 154,867 miles
  • 2019 – 146,902 miles
  • 2018 – 136,082 miles
  • 2017 – 125,694 miles
  • 2016 – 113,882 miles
  • 2015 – 103,078 miles
  • 2014 – 95,335 miles
  • 2013 – 83,669 miles
  • 2012 – 72,854 miles
  • 2011 – 66,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,786 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,786 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    182,786 miles
    Test number
    762351442675
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail182,778 miles (+3,755)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,778 miles
    Test number
    296773839901
    • 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,023 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    179,023 miles
    Test number
    808161425375
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail179,012 miles (+4,248)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,012 miles
    Test number
    474361426887
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass174,764 miles (+4,663)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    174,764 miles
    Test number
    809441358046
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass170,101 miles (+5,919)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    170,101 miles
    Test number
    417046210971
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe where branches into 2 pipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass164,182 miles (+4,575)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    164,182 miles
    Test number
    966349256189
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test camera
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass159,607 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    159,607 miles
    Test number
    786647027641
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose clamp between front pipe and centre pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail159,603 miles (+4,736)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,603 miles
    Test number
    586833394656
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose clamp between front pipe and centre pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass154,867 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    154,867 miles
    Test number
    521436639601
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  11. Fail154,867 miles (+7,965)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,867 miles
    Test number
    585562174571
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  12. Pass146,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,902 miles
    Test number
    625245010920
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  13. Fail146,902 miles (+10,820)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,902 miles
    Test number
    881865276665
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  14. Pass136,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    136,082 miles
    Test number
    949470936267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail136,082 miles (+10,388)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,082 miles
    Test number
    392612278606
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass125,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,694 miles
    Test number
    159956509029
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail125,694 miles (+11,812)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,694 miles
    Test number
    532745492760
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass113,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,882 miles
    Test number
    654090280411
    • AdvisoryRear brake disces worn

  19. Fail113,881 miles (+10,803)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,881 miles
    Test number
    856363156564
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disces worn

  20. Pass103,078 miles (+7,743)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,078 miles
    Test number
    545025225150
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass95,335 miles (+46)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,335 miles
    Test number
    429785814185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s r tyer to 2mm

  22. Fail95,289 miles (+11,620)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,289 miles
    Test number
    995922614199
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvis on dpf light erro
    • NoteO/s r tyer to 2mm

  23. Pass83,669 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,669 miles
    Test number
    705132173003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail83,669 miles (+10,815)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,669 miles
    Test number
    257692173024
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass72,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,854 miles
    Test number
    456725872011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,854 miles (+5,912)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,854 miles
    Test number
    937925172074
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass66,942 miles (+4,929)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,942 miles
    Test number
    329585111276
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn

  28. Fail62,013 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,013 miles
    Test number
    826252951008
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass62,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,013 miles
    Test number
    928142851055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 FBA

Does LR08 FBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 FBA is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 FBA?
The MOT on LR08 FBA is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 FBA done?
LR08 FBA was recorded at 182,786 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 7,951 miles a year.
Has LR08 FBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 FBA has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 FBA 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 LR08 FBA find?
LR08 FBA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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