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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LM54 SFEMOT history

LM54 SFE is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LM54 SFE black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
159,458 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 SFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 SFE was last recorded at 159,458 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 2,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2021: 128,630 miles, lower than 128,692 miles on 7 Apr 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,758 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,700 miles
Average per year
7,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,458 miles
  • 2025 – 156,758 miles
  • 2024 – 149,603 miles
  • 2023 – 140,366 miles
  • 2022 – 135,185 miles
  • 2021 – 128,630 miles
  • 2019 – 118,519 miles
  • 2018 – 106,977 miles
  • 2017 – 100,174 miles
  • 2016 – 91,280 miles
  • 2015 – 82,253 miles
  • 2014 – 72,039 miles
  • 2013 – 64,357 miles
  • 2011 – 48,469 miles
  • 2010 – 39,445 miles
  • 2009 – 29,660 miles
  • 2008 – 22,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,458 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bush's in suspension arms perishing (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,458 miles (+2,700)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    159,458 miles
    Test number
    390691611325
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bush's in suspension arms perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,758 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,758 miles
    Test number
    598487083877
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail156,756 miles (+7,153)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,756 miles
    Test number
    698184868710
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass149,603 miles (+9,237)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,603 miles
    Test number
    395778222117
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside+nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Pass140,366 miles (+5,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    140,366 miles
    Test number
    581773361379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass135,185 miles (+6,555)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,185 miles
    Test number
    422192054720
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass128,630 miles (-62)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,630 miles
    Test number
    114563024431
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+ bald innerb edge & multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Fail128,692 miles (+10,173)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,692 miles
    Test number
    892786310400
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+ bald innerb edge & multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Pass118,519 miles (+3)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,519 miles
    Test number
    876936708808
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower/ front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer edge also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s.f and o.s.f upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail118,516 miles (+11,539)5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,516 miles
    Test number
    723725829825
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower/ front arm also has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower/ front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer edge also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s.f and o.s.f upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,977 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,977 miles
    Test number
    181223150357
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail106,977 miles (+6,803)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,977 miles
    Test number
    318792231176
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass100,174 miles (+8,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,174 miles
    Test number
    139167662841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass91,280 miles (+9,027)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,280 miles
    Test number
    848919338171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,253 miles
    Test number
    357745715417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,253 miles (+10,214)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,253 miles
    Test number
    565055615257
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass72,039 miles (+7,682)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,039 miles
    Test number
    517787324213
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass64,357 miles (+15,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,357 miles
    Test number
    728930263097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,469 miles
    Test number
    898181211205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,456 miles (+9,011)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,456 miles
    Test number
    857581011277
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass39,445 miles (+9,785)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,445 miles
    Test number
    393980390187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,660 miles (+6,790)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,660 miles
    Test number
    680925839046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,870 miles
    Test number
    433031218021
    • 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)

Questions about LM54 SFE

Does LM54 SFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 SFE is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 SFE?
The MOT on LM54 SFE is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 SFE done?
LM54 SFE was recorded at 159,458 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 7,395 miles a year.
Has LM54 SFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 SFE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 SFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 SFE find?
LM54 SFE passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping; coolant leak; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link rubbers, and 5 more.

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