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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,393 cc

L55 DBMMOT history

L55 DBM is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 17 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

L55 DBM blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,761 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 DBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 DBM was last recorded at 97,761 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 2,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,786 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,975 miles
Average per year
3,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,761 miles
  • 2025 – 94,786 miles
  • 2024 – 92,127 miles
  • 2023 – 89,486 miles
  • 2022 – 85,947 miles
  • 2021 – 81,656 miles
  • 2020 – 76,575 miles
  • 2019 – 70,790 miles
  • 2018 – 67,048 miles
  • 2016 – 64,135 miles
  • 2015 – 61,048 miles
  • 2014 – 60,244 miles
  • 2013 – 56,494 miles
  • 2012 – 50,162 miles
  • 2011 – 46,391 miles
  • 2010 – 41,789 miles
  • 2009 – 36,167 miles
  • 2008 – 29,391 miles
  • 2007 – 27,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,761 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,761 miles (+2,975)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,761 miles
    Test number
    945543984089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass94,786 miles (+2,659)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,786 miles
    Test number
    389885572331
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,127 miles (+2,641)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,127 miles
    Test number
    601705801587
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe has been welded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded allover

  4. Pass89,486 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,486 miles
    Test number
    670755983200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,947 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,947 miles
    Test number
    839056166246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,656 miles
    Test number
    760388827883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,656 miles (+5,081)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,656 miles
    Test number
    510679779540
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass76,575 miles (+5,785)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,575 miles
    Test number
    404043998753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,790 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,790 miles
    Test number
    135606424496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    987194748241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,048 miles (+2,913)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    111363521290
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass64,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,135 miles
    Test number
    984712151400
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail64,135 miles (+3,087)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,135 miles
    Test number
    432047625403
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass61,048 miles (+804)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,048 miles
    Test number
    756704165197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s / n/s rear tyres perishing

  15. Pass60,244 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,244 miles
    Test number
    798878654123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail60,244 miles (+3,750)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,244 miles
    Test number
    906528154114
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass56,494 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,494 miles
    Test number
    346799153177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s / n/s rear tyres perishing

  18. Fail56,494 miles (+6,332)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,494 miles
    Test number
    828159553169
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s / n/s rear tyres perishing

  19. Pass50,162 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,162 miles
    Test number
    208904362479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,391 miles (+4,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,391 miles
    Test number
    919338161106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass41,789 miles (+5,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,789 miles
    Test number
    424004050104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass36,167 miles (+6,776)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,167 miles
    Test number
    220513459100
    • DangerousFront brake pads very low
    • DangerousRear brake pads very low

  23. Pass29,391 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,391 miles
    Test number
    162398858154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,123 miles
    Test number
    531923447253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 DBM

Does L55 DBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 DBM is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 DBM?
The MOT on L55 DBM is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 DBM done?
L55 DBM was recorded at 97,761 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 3,845 miles a year.
Has L55 DBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 DBM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L55 DBM 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 L55 DBM find?
L55 DBM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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