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Audi 80

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 2,598 cc

K53 LTUMOT history

K53 LTU is a silver petrol Audi 80 first used on 12 Feb 1993. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2024
Mileage
92,929 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K53 LTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
80
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
12 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K53 LTU was last recorded at 92,929 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 1,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,652 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,277 miles
Average per year
1,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,929 miles
  • 2022 – 91,652 miles
  • 2021 – 91,237 miles
  • 2020 – 91,234 miles
  • 2019 – 91,145 miles
  • 2018 – 90,608 miles
  • 2017 – 89,408 miles
  • 2016 – 87,566 miles
  • 2015 – 86,048 miles
  • 2014 – 80,568 miles
  • 2013 – 77,363 miles
  • 2012 – 74,970 miles
  • 2011 – 72,444 miles
  • 2010 – 69,907 miles
  • 2009 – 67,319 miles
  • 2008 – 64,330 miles
  • 2007 – 63,228 miles
  • 2006 – 61,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,929 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak around engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,929 miles (+1,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,929 miles
    Test number
    182386780687
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,652 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,652 miles
    Test number
    841461199155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,237 miles
    Test number
    552865042782
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRUSTING HEAVILY REAR

  4. Fail91,237 miles (+3)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,237 miles
    Test number
    397266456954
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRUSTING HEAVILY REAR
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail91,234 miles (+89)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,234 miles
    Test number
    630106033709
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass91,145 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,145 miles
    Test number
    852594208597
    • AdvisoryOil leak around engine area

  7. Fail91,131 miles (+523)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    863853728804
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front brake discs have a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak around engine area

  8. Pass90,608 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,608 miles
    Test number
    899355813290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,408 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,408 miles
    Test number
    121247849040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,406 miles (+1,840)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,406 miles
    Test number
    969924254152
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area. Needs further investigation.

  11. Pass87,566 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,566 miles
    Test number
    174608694009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,048 miles (+1,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,048 miles
    Test number
    517370182046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass84,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,236 miles
    Test number
    136967405087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,236 miles (+3,668)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,236 miles
    Test number
    446395505009
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRevers lights not working

  15. Pass80,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,568 miles
    Test number
    706369124039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,568 miles (+3,205)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,568 miles
    Test number
    127049924460
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass77,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,363 miles
    Test number
    325407203004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail77,361 miles (+2,391)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,361 miles
    Test number
    809647303097
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,970 miles
    Test number
    919271912025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,970 miles (+2,526)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,970 miles
    Test number
    426781312071
    • 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)

  21. Pass72,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,444 miles
    Test number
    646261431043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,444 miles (+2,537)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,444 miles
    Test number
    119568821074
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass69,907 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,907 miles
    Test number
    130298810062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,319 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,319 miles
    Test number
    332323019062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,330 miles (+1,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,330 miles
    Test number
    793857218044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass63,228 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,228 miles
    Test number
    741420037044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    61,940 miles
    Test number
    183341236450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K53 LTU

Does K53 LTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K53 LTU expired on 16 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K53 LTU?
The MOT on K53 LTU expired on 16 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K53 LTU done?
K53 LTU was recorded at 92,929 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 1,827 miles a year.
Has K53 LTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K53 LTU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on K53 LTU 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 K53 LTU find?
K53 LTU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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