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Audi A4

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

53 MMMOT history

53 MM is a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

53 MM black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,171 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
53 MM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

53 MM was last recorded at 113,171 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,171 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,171 miles
  • 2025 – 111,271 miles
  • 2024 – 106,803 miles
  • 2023 – 100,379 miles
  • 2022 – 92,263 miles
  • 2020 – 82,811 miles
  • 2019 – 73,369 miles
  • 2018 – 66,731 miles
  • 2016 – 59,917 miles
  • 2015 – 56,708 miles
  • 2014 – 50,299 miles
  • 2013 – 46,228 miles
  • 2012 – 37,970 miles
  • 2011 – 29,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,171 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush casing deteriorating - no movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear brake ferrules slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting inspectionRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,171 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,171 miles
    Test number
    430196044463
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear bush casing deteriorating - no movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake ferrules slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting inspection

  2. Fail113,171 miles (+1,900)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,171 miles
    Test number
    312157332917
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake ferrules slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting inspection

  3. Fail111,271 miles (+4,468)2 major2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,271 miles
    Test number
    329997444564
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both head lights (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted so can't fully inspect

  4. Pass106,803 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,803 miles
    Test number
    775658760645
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray's fitted so can't fully inspect

  5. Fail106,803 miles (+6,424)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,803 miles
    Test number
    106548867430
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray's fitted so can't fully inspect

  6. Pass100,379 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,379 miles
    Test number
    411985997005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,362 miles (+8,099)3 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,362 miles
    Test number
    155516825714
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,263 miles (+9,452)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,263 miles
    Test number
    556308500114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,811 miles (+9,442)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,811 miles
    Test number
    573796371192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,369 miles (+6,638)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,369 miles
    Test number
    609237760691
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass66,731 miles (+6,814)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,731 miles
    Test number
    344912948895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass59,917 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,917 miles
    Test number
    344715008857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,708 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,708 miles
    Test number
    199604087525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,299 miles (+4,071)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,299 miles
    Test number
    445459214273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,228 miles (+783)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,228 miles
    Test number
    389090123256
    • NoteBoth steel sills have plastic covers over top of sills

  16. Pass45,445 miles (+7,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,445 miles
    Test number
    596279893082
    • 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)

  17. Pass37,970 miles (+8,304)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,970 miles
    Test number
    805192202113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,666 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,666 miles
    Test number
    685491501113
    • NoteAll 4 tyres getting low

Questions about 53 MM

What vehicle is registration 53 MM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 53 MM on a black petrol Audi A4 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 53 MM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 53 MM is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 53 MM?
The MOT on 53 MM is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 53 MM done?
53 MM was recorded at 113,171 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 5,550 miles a year.
Has 53 MM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 53 MM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 53 MM 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 53 MM find?
53 MM passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre arm, and 7 more.

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