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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,781 cc

LX54 ZKBMOT history

LX54 ZKB is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 2 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 189,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LX54 ZKB 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
189,851 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 ZKB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 ZKB was last recorded at 189,851 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
189,151 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
700 miles
Average per year
8,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,851 miles
  • 2025 – 184,893 miles
  • 2024 – 179,104 miles
  • 2023 – 169,895 miles
  • 2022 – 160,642 miles
  • 2021 – 152,940 miles
  • 2020 – 145,094 miles
  • 2019 – 138,338 miles
  • 2018 – 127,460 miles
  • 2017 – 121,397 miles
  • 2016 – 57,416 miles
  • 2015 – 112,211 miles
  • 2014 – 95,941 miles
  • 2013 – 93,221 miles
  • 2012 – 86,352 miles
  • 2011 – 79,313 miles
  • 2010 – 68,511 miles
  • 2009 – 57,781 miles
  • 2008 – 48,006 miles
  • 2007 – 36,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,851 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also coated with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also coated with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,851 miles (+700)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    189,851 miles
    Test number
    823937807904
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also coated with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also coated with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail189,151 miles (+4,258)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,151 miles
    Test number
    661865426525
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also coated with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also coated with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass184,893 miles (+129)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    184,893 miles
    Test number
    165232362330
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both. also covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have damage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail184,764 miles (+5,660)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,764 miles
    Test number
    273047573301
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both. also covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have damage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass179,104 miles (+9,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    179,104 miles
    Test number
    682760086009
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass169,895 miles (+227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    169,895 miles
    Test number
    635456921465
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail169,668 miles (+9,026)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,668 miles
    Test number
    233696071696
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass160,642 miles (+7,702)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    160,642 miles
    Test number
    968538942934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass152,940 miles (+7,846)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,940 miles
    Test number
    332453678582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,094 miles (+6,756)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    145,094 miles
    Test number
    239348633302
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass138,338 miles (+10,878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,338 miles
    Test number
    495369146049
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Head lamp washer not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass127,460 miles (+6,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    127,460 miles
    Test number
    268903142399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass121,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,397 miles
    Test number
    887139977175
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail121,397 miles (+63,981)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,397 miles
    Test number
    545909650500
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central pipe (7.1.2)

  15. Pass57,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,416 miles
    Test number
    249460179918
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Fail118,205 miles (+5,994)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,205 miles
    Test number
    484654719507
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass112,211 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,211 miles
    Test number
    298459575015
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail112,211 miles (+16,270)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,211 miles
    Test number
    608378375094
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass95,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,941 miles
    Test number
    519738374083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail95,941 miles (+2,720)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,941 miles
    Test number
    776757274035
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass93,221 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,221 miles
    Test number
    449418273226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,179 miles (+6,827)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,179 miles
    Test number
    899000473279
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass86,352 miles (+7,039)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,352 miles
    Test number
    628147632283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass79,313 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,313 miles
    Test number
    176796941235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,144 miles (+10,633)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,144 miles
    Test number
    359979731492
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  26. Pass68,511 miles (+10,730)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,511 miles
    Test number
    541295940203
    • NoteCut To Nearside Front Inner Tyre Wall

  27. Pass57,781 miles (+9,775)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,781 miles
    Test number
    392071459253
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAntifreeze should be changed every 5 years
    • NoteBrake fluid should be changed every 2 years
    • NoteCam belt should be replaced ater 6 years
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  28. Pass48,006 miles (+11,317)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,006 miles
    Test number
    121073188256
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to 2mm 235/40/zr18
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to 2mm 235/40/zr18

  29. Pass36,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,689 miles
    Test number
    970014947252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 ZKB

Does LX54 ZKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 ZKB is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 ZKB?
The MOT on LX54 ZKB is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 ZKB done?
LX54 ZKB was recorded at 189,851 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 8,261 miles a year.
Has LX54 ZKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 ZKB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX54 ZKB 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 ZKB find?
LX54 ZKB passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also coated with underseal; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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