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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LM52 VZFMOT history

LM52 VZF is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 14 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 142,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

LM52 VZF black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
142,480 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VZF was last recorded at 142,480 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 9,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,297 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
9,183 miles
Average per year
6,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,480 miles
  • 2024 – 133,297 miles
  • 2023 – 124,365 miles
  • 2022 – 124,113 miles
  • 2021 – 123,513 miles
  • 2020 – 121,596 miles
  • 2019 – 116,985 miles
  • 2018 – 108,779 miles
  • 2017 – 100,303 miles
  • 2016 – 95,808 miles
  • 2015 – 89,195 miles
  • 2014 – 83,179 miles
  • 2013 – 79,684 miles
  • 2012 – 77,739 miles
  • 2011 – 75,516 miles
  • 2010 – 73,540 miles
  • 2009 – 70,155 miles
  • 2008 – 52,367 miles
  • 2007 – 32,456 miles
  • 2006 – 25,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,480 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,480 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    142,480 miles
    Test number
    621636978798
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail142,480 miles (+9,183)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,480 miles
    Test number
    878846949625
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass133,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,297 miles
    Test number
    711798520772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,297 miles (+8,932)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,297 miles
    Test number
    582896515968
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass124,365 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    124,365 miles
    Test number
    547029832602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,113 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,113 miles
    Test number
    219814630376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,513 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,513 miles
    Test number
    860652888542
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight worn

  8. Fail123,513 miles (+1,917)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,513 miles
    Test number
    159746031840
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight worn

  9. Pass121,596 miles (+4,611)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,596 miles
    Test number
    801301968798
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,985 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,985 miles
    Test number
    513256576950
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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 both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail116,985 miles (+8,206)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,985 miles
    Test number
    185655058500
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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 both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass108,779 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,779 miles
    Test number
    835094854592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,775 miles (+8,472)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,775 miles
    Test number
    792844208527
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Pass100,303 miles (+4,495)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,303 miles
    Test number
    250512063334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,808 miles (+6,613)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,808 miles
    Test number
    168616614159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,195 miles
    Test number
    375569385070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,188 miles (+6,009)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,188 miles
    Test number
    157789185476
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass83,179 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,179 miles
    Test number
    717402304130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,684 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,684 miles
    Test number
    766832983000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,739 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,739 miles
    Test number
    477625902169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,516 miles
    Test number
    389412601123
    • 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)

  22. Fail75,516 miles (+1,976)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,516 miles
    Test number
    766802301126
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  23. Pass73,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,540 miles
    Test number
    233943900450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,540 miles (+3,385)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,540 miles
    Test number
    664123000194
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass70,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,155 miles
    Test number
    652574509197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,155 miles (+17,788)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,155 miles
    Test number
    343059599072
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass52,367 miles (+19,911)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,367 miles
    Test number
    472028698060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,456 miles
    Test number
    441136747001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail32,456 miles (+7,436)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,456 miles
    Test number
    534696647017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  30. Pass25,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,020 miles
    Test number
    321240736066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 VZF

Does LM52 VZF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 VZF expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VZF?
The MOT on LM52 VZF expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 VZF done?
LM52 VZF was recorded at 142,480 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 6,036 miles a year.
Has LM52 VZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VZF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 VZF 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 LM52 VZF find?
LM52 VZF passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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