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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

LX54 ZFOMOT history

LX54 ZFO is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 17 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 299,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LX54 ZFO black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
299,050 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 ZFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 ZFO was last recorded at 299,050 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 20,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
279,030 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
20,020 miles
Average per year
12,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 299,050 miles
  • 2024 – 279,030 miles
  • 2023 – 256,206 miles
  • 2022 – 232,581 miles
  • 2021 – 215,856 miles
  • 2020 – 208,459 miles
  • 2019 – 186,029 miles
  • 2018 – 169,968 miles
  • 2017 – 160,639 miles
  • 2016 – 155,117 miles
  • 2015 – 144,958 miles
  • 2014 – 136,176 miles
  • 2013 – 125,695 miles
  • 2012 – 113,530 miles
  • 2011 – 101,111 miles
  • 2010 – 88,208 miles
  • 2009 – 82,392 miles
  • 2007 – 70,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass299,050 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass299,050 miles (+20,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    299,050 miles
    Test number
    437519763827
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass279,030 miles (+22,824)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    279,030 miles
    Test number
    218412596291
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass256,206 miles (+23,625)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    256,206 miles
    Test number
    264869938676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass232,581 miles (+16,725)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    232,581 miles
    Test number
    158070305632
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass215,856 miles (+7,397)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    215,856 miles
    Test number
    800001496617
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass208,459 miles (+22,430)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    208,459 miles
    Test number
    474716494059
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass186,029 miles (+16,061)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    186,029 miles
    Test number
    856093541928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass169,968 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    169,968 miles
    Test number
    583191187258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail169,922 miles (+9,283)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,922 miles
    Test number
    123078612404
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  10. Pass160,639 miles (+5,522)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    160,639 miles
    Test number
    374809966581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass155,117 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    155,117 miles
    Test number
    975962048404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail155,116 miles (+10,158)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,116 miles
    Test number
    207434609735
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  13. Pass144,958 miles (+8,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    144,958 miles
    Test number
    285040605497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass136,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    136,176 miles
    Test number
    418402514140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail136,172 miles (+10,477)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,172 miles
    Test number
    799522914147
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail125,695 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,695 miles
    Test number
    606953813179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass125,695 miles (+12,165)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    125,695 miles
    Test number
    726883913126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    113,530 miles
    Test number
    369259602178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,530 miles (+12,419)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,530 miles
    Test number
    907198302131
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  20. Pass101,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    101,111 miles
    Test number
    498010511173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail101,111 miles (+12,903)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,111 miles
    Test number
    359299601147
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass88,208 miles (+5,816)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,208 miles
    Test number
    844664850007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,392 miles (+12,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    82,392 miles
    Test number
    801499999097
    • 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)
  24. Pass70,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,339 miles
    Test number
    500807247247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 ZFO

Does LX54 ZFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 ZFO is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX54 ZFO?
The MOT on LX54 ZFO is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 ZFO done?
LX54 ZFO was recorded at 299,050 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 12,590 miles a year.
Has LX54 ZFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 ZFO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LX54 ZFO 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 LX54 ZFO find?
LX54 ZFO passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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