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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,393 cc

T550 LGAMOT history

T550 LGA is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
130,276 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T550 LGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T550 LGA was last recorded at 130,276 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 6,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,865 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,411 miles
Average per year
4,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,276 miles
  • 2025 – 123,865 miles
  • 2024 – 121,727 miles
  • 2023 – 118,328 miles
  • 2022 – 113,037 miles
  • 2021 – 109,476 miles
  • 2019 – 104,441 miles
  • 2018 – 100,162 miles
  • 2017 – 95,806 miles
  • 2016 – 91,424 miles
  • 2015 – 86,296 miles
  • 2014 – 81,978 miles
  • 2013 – 78,093 miles
  • 2012 – 73,760 miles
  • 2011 – 68,904 miles
  • 2010 – 63,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,276 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward most joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward most joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • 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 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,276 miles (+6,411)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,276 miles
    Test number
    939888803594
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward most joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward most joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,865 miles (+2,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,865 miles
    Test number
    943483067549
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass121,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,727 miles
    Test number
    548067070652
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail121,727 miles (+3,399)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,727 miles
    Test number
    814446700280
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,328 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,328 miles
    Test number
    232918996753
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail118,281 miles (+5,244)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,281 miles
    Test number
    526382234704
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm,inner bush clicking when turned on lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Painted (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass113,037 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,037 miles
    Test number
    993923917455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,476 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,476 miles
    Test number
    847350742338
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Fail109,460 miles (+5,019)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,460 miles
    Test number
    322561060445
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner tread wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  10. Pass104,441 miles (+4,279)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,441 miles
    Test number
    199187242728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass100,162 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,162 miles
    Test number
    586922496218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail100,106 miles (+4,300)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,106 miles
    Test number
    780279657979
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass95,806 miles (+4,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,806 miles
    Test number
    612445240400
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass91,424 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,424 miles
    Test number
    859033369813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,359 miles (+5,063)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,359 miles
    Test number
    665684381445
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass86,296 miles (+4,318)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,296 miles
    Test number
    207603975445
    • NoteSlight wear to both front inner tyre edges

  17. Pass81,978 miles (+117)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,978 miles
    Test number
    287929764428
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteWear to front brake discs

  18. Fail81,861 miles (+3,768)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,861 miles
    Test number
    546922464172
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion to rear brake discs
    • NoteWear to front brake discs

  19. Pass78,093 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,093 miles
    Test number
    896535873176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,978 miles (+4,218)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,978 miles
    Test number
    417043563122
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass73,760 miles (+4,856)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,760 miles
    Test number
    569045662111
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight wear to front brake discs

  22. Pass68,904 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,904 miles
    Test number
    376929961105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,875 miles (+5,384)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,875 miles
    Test number
    999754561111
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAdvise not to drive to far

  24. Fail63,491 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,491 miles
    Test number
    400165260181
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAll brake disc's slightly pitted

  25. Pass63,491 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,491 miles
    Test number
    491085760167
    • NoteAll brake disc's slightly pitted

Questions about T550 LGA

Does T550 LGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T550 LGA expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T550 LGA?
The MOT on T550 LGA expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T550 LGA done?
T550 LGA was recorded at 130,276 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 4,139 miles a year.
Has T550 LGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T550 LGA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T550 LGA 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 T550 LGA find?
T550 LGA failed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 7 major defects and 6 advisories: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 10 more.

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