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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR55 AYUMOT history

LR55 AYU is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 23 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LR55 AYU grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
157,983 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 AYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 AYU was last recorded at 157,983 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 5,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,012 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,971 miles
Average per year
5,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,983 miles
  • 2024 – 152,012 miles
  • 2023 – 148,032 miles
  • 2022 – 141,070 miles
  • 2021 – 134,880 miles
  • 2020 – 129,826 miles
  • 2019 – 125,541 miles
  • 2018 – 117,133 miles
  • 2017 – 108,391 miles
  • 2016 – 101,107 miles
  • 2015 – 95,443 miles
  • 2014 – 90,118 miles
  • 2013 – 86,106 miles
  • 2012 – 82,838 miles
  • 2011 – 79,198 miles
  • 2010 – 75,434 miles
  • 2009 – 71,462 miles
  • 2008 – 66,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil and fluid leaks over engine but not dripping on the floor, engine covers fitted at top of engine so can not pinpoint where leaking from (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer first skin corroded
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front link rods

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,983 miles (+5,971)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    157,983 miles
    Test number
    508894327639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil and fluid leaks over engine but not dripping on the floor, engine covers fitted at top of engine so can not pinpoint where leaking from (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer first skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  2. Pass152,012 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,012 miles
    Test number
    461064809590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,032 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,032 miles
    Test number
    225312753604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail148,022 miles (+6,952)7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,022 miles
    Test number
    493500197927
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,070 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,070 miles
    Test number
    337902029797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,880 miles (+5,054)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,880 miles
    Test number
    765714681889
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass129,826 miles (+4,285)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,826 miles
    Test number
    380381946051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Pass125,541 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,541 miles
    Test number
    972626569239
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - corroding from edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met requirements at time of test!

  9. Fail125,541 miles (+8,408)1 dangerous1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,541 miles
    Test number
    419441636536
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - corroding from edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met requirements at time of test!

  10. Pass117,133 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,133 miles
    Test number
    755998288528
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail117,132 miles (+8,741)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,132 miles
    Test number
    295457890922
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper suspention arm bushes deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass108,391 miles (+7,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,391 miles
    Test number
    719571261979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass101,107 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,107 miles
    Test number
    363944901630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,443 miles (+5,325)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,443 miles
    Test number
    619768214897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,118 miles (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,118 miles
    Test number
    347427064281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,106 miles
    Test number
    519098163291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,106 miles (+3,268)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,106 miles
    Test number
    727708263279
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass82,838 miles (+3,640)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,838 miles
    Test number
    375288062210
    • NoteSqueeking noise n/s/r brake when rotated

  19. Pass79,198 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,198 miles
    Test number
    357050521291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,434 miles (+3,972)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,434 miles
    Test number
    824276710290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteSlight distortion on both rear tyres

  21. Pass71,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,462 miles
    Test number
    110303129255
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail71,462 miles (+4,749)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,462 miles
    Test number
    341373529232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass66,713 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    66,713 miles
    Test number
    883067238326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,596 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,596 miles
    Test number
    691700678291
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass64,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,596 miles
    Test number
    842660278223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 AYU

Does LR55 AYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 AYU is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 AYU?
The MOT on LR55 AYU is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 AYU done?
LR55 AYU was recorded at 157,983 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 5,444 miles a year.
Has LR55 AYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 AYU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 AYU 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 LR55 AYU find?
LR55 AYU passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush, and 8 more.

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