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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LS54 DFDMOT history

LS54 DFD is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 22 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 187,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

LS54 DFD grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
187,680 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 DFD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 DFD was last recorded at 187,680 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 8,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,287 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,393 miles
Average per year
7,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,680 miles
  • 2025 – 179,287 miles
  • 2024 – 171,363 miles
  • 2023 – 164,594 miles
  • 2022 – 157,277 miles
  • 2021 – 149,404 miles
  • 2020 – 136,305 miles
  • 2019 – 128,905 miles
  • 2018 – 121,889 miles
  • 2017 – 113,337 miles
  • 2015 – 100,095 miles
  • 2014 – 90,011 miles
  • 2013 – 83,449 miles
  • 2012 – 78,492 miles
  • 2011 – 71,897 miles
  • 2010 – 67,804 miles
  • 2009 – 63,145 miles
  • 2008 – 57,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,680 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inside edges (235/45r17)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front service brake imbalance just met 29%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,680 miles (+8,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    187,680 miles
    Test number
    444159353859
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass179,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    179,287 miles
    Test number
    953691483974
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail179,287 miles (+7,924)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,287 miles
    Test number
    307500342099
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass171,363 miles (+92)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    171,363 miles
    Test number
    835397655632
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inside edges (235/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail171,271 miles (+6,677)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,271 miles
    Test number
    702469005076
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inside edges (235/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass164,594 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    164,594 miles
    Test number
    920774048654
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front service brake imbalance just met 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail164,590 miles (+7,313)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,590 miles
    Test number
    441507393969
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord showing in cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front service brake imbalance just met 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass157,277 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    157,277 miles
    Test number
    971459827686
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail157,276 miles (+7,872)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,276 miles
    Test number
    336909970967
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass149,404 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,404 miles
    Test number
    684018347762
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer cv gaiter leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail149,370 miles (+13,065)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,370 miles
    Test number
    966186062778
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer cv gaiter leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass136,305 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,305 miles
    Test number
    987963805223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail136,218 miles (+7,313)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,218 miles
    Test number
    533415062104
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall - 235/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass128,905 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,905 miles
    Test number
    574764379679
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail128,897 miles (+7,008)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,897 miles
    Test number
    243370189267
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass121,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,889 miles
    Test number
    272610506476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail121,882 miles (+8,545)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,882 miles
    Test number
    145507704980
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  18. Pass113,337 miles (+13,242)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,337 miles
    Test number
    321491175001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,095 miles (+10,084)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,095 miles
    Test number
    138328495135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,011 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    90,011 miles
    Test number
    545784134193
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail90,010 miles (+6,561)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,010 miles
    Test number
    146954934168
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass83,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,449 miles
    Test number
    717210643142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,449 miles (+4,957)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,449 miles
    Test number
    396080643102
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  24. Pass78,492 miles (+6,595)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,492 miles
    Test number
    878166042149
    • NoteRear seat belts cannot be checked

  25. Pass71,897 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,897 miles
    Test number
    739064241161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,804 miles (+57)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,804 miles
    Test number
    250703630455
    • NoteChild seat fitted
    • NoteRear pads low

  27. Fail67,747 miles (+4,602)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,747 miles
    Test number
    421346820103
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass63,145 miles (+5,168)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,145 miles
    Test number
    311445539184
    • NoteRear brake pads close to limit, both front tyres getting close to 16mm

  29. Pass57,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,977 miles
    Test number
    463874758183
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Questions about LS54 DFD

Does LS54 DFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 DFD is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 DFD?
The MOT on LS54 DFD is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 DFD done?
LS54 DFD was recorded at 187,680 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 7,251 miles a year.
Has LS54 DFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 DFD has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 DFD 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 LS54 DFD find?
LS54 DFD passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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