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R40 LHC

2015 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

88,554 mi
Last recorded88,554 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A468,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 LHC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 88,554 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 88,554 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2026 176,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and upper arms bushes perishing/poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis, spring , inner sill, surroundings , arms, shock absorber - corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively bolt missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and upper arms bushes perishing/poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis, spring , inner sill, surroundings , arms , shock absorber - corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 176,427 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective buckle tongue is defective require correct installation (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and upper arms bushes perishing/poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis, spring , inner sill, surroundings , arms, shock absorber - corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively bolt missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower and upper arms bushes perishing/poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis, spring , inner sill, surroundings , arms , shock absorber - corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 88,489 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources cover also missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 172,227 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs on both sides corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 172,174 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing where the 2 rear boxes meet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs on both sides corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 80,174 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 80,174 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 167,162 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 76,151 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 157,747 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 156,019 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 69,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 69,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 147,677 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 52,916 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 139,316 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 50,330 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 50,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 45,949 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 132,957 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seats in rear ()

Fail 9 Sep 2019 132,957 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seats in rear ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 38,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 123,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 116,393 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 116,393 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,518 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 99,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 85,718 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 81,949 miles

nsf and osf tyres 3mm

Pass 12 Jan 2013 76,043 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cut, not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,815 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,849 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,202 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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R40 LHC is a 2015 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

Across all 2015 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 68,651 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R40 LHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 11 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R40 LHC is a 2015 Audi A4, first registered on 22 December 2015.

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