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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LR54 BAUMOT history

LR54 BAU is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 27 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2022.

LR54 BAU black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2023
Mileage
130,963 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 BAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 BAU was last recorded at 130,963 miles on 7 Jun 2022, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,950 miles · 6 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,963 miles
  • 2021 – 126,634 miles
  • 2020 – 120,679 miles
  • 2018 – 113,432 miles
  • 2017 – 106,484 miles
  • 2016 – 95,484 miles
  • 2015 – 86,460 miles
  • 2014 – 77,691 miles
  • 2013 – 72,534 miles
  • 2012 – 66,992 miles
  • 2011 – 61,425 miles
  • 2010 – 56,468 miles
  • 2009 – 50,246 miles
  • 2008 – 47,423 miles
  • 2007 – 41,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,963 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering pump drive belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,963 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,963 miles
    Test number
    835068255392
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail130,950 miles (+4,316)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,950 miles
    Test number
    665937878427
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass126,634 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    126,634 miles
    Test number
    869306248749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump drive belt slightly damaged

  4. Fail126,608 miles (+5,929)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,608 miles
    Test number
    999637023660
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump drive belt slightly damaged

  5. Pass120,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2021
    Odometer
    120,679 miles
    Test number
    981304372069
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail120,679 miles (+7,247)4 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,679 miles
    Test number
    318094687424
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached n/s/f lower front (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass113,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,432 miles
    Test number
    934026477299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,432 miles (+6,948)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,432 miles
    Test number
    259391494592
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass106,484 miles (+11,000)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,484 miles
    Test number
    833127113788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,484 miles (+9,024)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,484 miles
    Test number
    352666257431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,460 miles (+8,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,460 miles
    Test number
    746705429202
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass77,691 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,691 miles
    Test number
    266569054232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Fail77,691 miles (+5,157)2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,691 miles
    Test number
    538859554271
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Fail72,534 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    298416753281
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass72,534 miles (+5,542)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    978226053268
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass66,992 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,992 miles
    Test number
    459944062289
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail66,992 miles (+5,567)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,992 miles
    Test number
    935784262260
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass61,425 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,425 miles
    Test number
    557110351295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,468 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,468 miles
    Test number
    411513040238
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  20. Pass56,468 miles (+6,222)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,468 miles
    Test number
    764583240287
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  21. Fail50,246 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,246 miles
    Test number
    381667169489
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass50,246 miles (+2,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,246 miles
    Test number
    801137469241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail47,423 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,423 miles
    Test number
    810726868293
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass47,423 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,423 miles
    Test number
    942266768220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,193 miles
    Test number
    934998167239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR54 BAU

Does LR54 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 BAU expired on 6 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 BAU?
The MOT on LR54 BAU expired on 6 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 BAU done?
LR54 BAU was recorded at 130,963 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2022, an average of 6,107 miles a year.
Has LR54 BAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 BAU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LR54 BAU 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 LR54 BAU find?
LR54 BAU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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