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Audi A4

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,976 cc

LR53 BHJMOT history

LR53 BHJ is a grey petrol Audi A4 first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2024.

LR53 BHJ grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2024
Mileage
95,192 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,976 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR53 BHJ was last recorded at 95,192 miles on 7 Mar 2024, 697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,495 miles · 13 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
697 miles
Average per year
5,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,192 miles
  • 2023 – 94,495 miles
  • 2022 – 92,071 miles
  • 2021 – 90,543 miles
  • 2019 – 89,453 miles
  • 2018 – 83,803 miles
  • 2017 – 74,617 miles
  • 2016 – 65,760 miles
  • 2015 – 59,008 miles
  • 2014 – 52,472 miles
  • 2013 – 47,585 miles
  • 2012 – 43,208 miles
  • 2011 – 34,804 miles
  • 2010 – 26,341 miles
  • 2008 – 19,311 miles
  • 2007 – 16,149 miles
  • 2006 – 4,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,192 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,192 miles (+697)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,192 miles
    Test number
    863832589417
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass94,495 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,495 miles
    Test number
    155028610741
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail94,485 miles (+2,414)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    295435093727
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,071 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,071 miles
    Test number
    729564265620
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail92,015 miles (+1,472)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,015 miles
    Test number
    606843870343
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass90,543 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,543 miles
    Test number
    592475224420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,453 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,453 miles
    Test number
    537450624974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,441 miles (+5,638)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,441 miles
    Test number
    150980139781
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass83,803 miles (+9,186)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,803 miles
    Test number
    380006723744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,617 miles (+8,857)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,617 miles
    Test number
    520257161528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,760 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    922235153053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,008 miles (+6,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,008 miles
    Test number
    330924341454
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted to vehicle, unable to obtain full excess

  13. Pass52,472 miles (+4,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,472 miles
    Test number
    957976674251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass47,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,585 miles
    Test number
    945248913252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail47,585 miles (+4,377)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,585 miles
    Test number
    739834613279
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass43,208 miles (+8,404)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,208 miles
    Test number
    208030162464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,804 miles (+8,463)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,804 miles
    Test number
    977869081054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,341 miles (+7,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,341 miles
    Test number
    482809210019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass19,311 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,311 miles
    Test number
    112479738310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,149 miles (+11,411)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,149 miles
    Test number
    333822877438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    4,738 miles
    Test number
    134745276256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BHJ

Does LR53 BHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 BHJ expired on 12 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BHJ?
The MOT on LR53 BHJ expired on 12 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 BHJ done?
LR53 BHJ was recorded at 95,192 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2024, an average of 5,190 miles a year.
Has LR53 BHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BHJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 BHJ 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 LR53 BHJ find?
LR53 BHJ failed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2024 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp aim unable to be tested; nearside front body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing; nearside front headlamp lens seriously defective, and 11 more.

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