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Audi 80

Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 1,896 cc

L53 VLNMOT history

L53 VLN is a grey diesel Audi 80 first used on 23 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 296,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
296,683 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L53 VLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
80
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
23 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L53 VLN was last recorded at 296,683 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 15,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2019: 197,885 miles, lower than 254,648 miles on 20 Feb 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
281,238 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
15,445 miles
Average per year
8,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 296,683 miles
  • 2024 – 281,238 miles
  • 2023 – 265,754 miles
  • 2022 – 245,243 miles
  • 2021 – 231,438 miles
  • 2020 – 215,701 miles
  • 2019 – 197,885 miles
  • 2018 – 254,648 miles
  • 2017 – 235,756 miles
  • 2016 – 220,713 miles
  • 2014 – 198,006 miles
  • 2013 – 179,490 miles
  • 2012 – 161,140 miles
  • 2011 – 150,395 miles
  • 2010 – 144,609 miles
  • 2009 – 144,609 miles
  • 2008 – 144,609 miles
  • 2007 – 140,986 miles
  • 2006 – 137,031 miles
  • 2005 – 132,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass296,683 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass296,683 miles (+15,445)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    296,683 miles
    Test number
    217836037704
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass281,238 miles (+15,484)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    281,238 miles
    Test number
    423039407994
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass265,754 miles (+20,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    265,754 miles
    Test number
    190134234733
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axlebeam and mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass245,243 miles (+13,805)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    245,243 miles
    Test number
    287166643573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass231,438 miles (+15,737)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    231,438 miles
    Test number
    538923572886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass215,701 miles (+17,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    215,701 miles
    Test number
    642785898863
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass197,885 miles (-56,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    197,885 miles
    Test number
    364971005078
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass254,648 miles (+18,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    254,648 miles
    Test number
    605292785248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass235,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    235,756 miles
    Test number
    606563350677
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Fail235,756 miles (+15,043)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,756 miles
    Test number
    834152039458
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass220,713 miles (+22,707)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    220,713 miles
    Test number
    951434444671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sun visor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

  12. Pass198,006 miles (+260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    198,006 miles
    Test number
    557279684263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail197,746 miles (+18,256)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,746 miles
    Test number
    649542984236
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass179,490 miles (+18,350)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    179,490 miles
    Test number
    755133283216
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf wing damage

  15. Pass161,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    161,140 miles
    Test number
    337275972443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail161,140 miles (+10,745)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,140 miles
    Test number
    338495172202
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass150,395 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    150,395 miles
    Test number
    519977151263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r door catch does not work properly but does close securely

  18. Fail150,395 miles (+5,786)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,395 miles
    Test number
    598417251260
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r door catch does not work properly but does close securely

  19. Pass144,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    550402770217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail144,609 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    872635160204
    • FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass144,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    521260569297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail144,609 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    394143959496
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass144,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    773751778213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail144,609 miles (+3,623)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    714261778243
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass140,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    140,986 miles
    Test number
    353853957202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail140,986 miles (+3,955)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,986 miles
    Test number
    324851157248
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass137,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    137,031 miles
    Test number
    922595346298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail137,031 miles (+4,634)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,031 miles
    Test number
    823415846209
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass132,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    132,397 miles
    Test number
    773860465273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L53 VLN

Does L53 VLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L53 VLN is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L53 VLN?
The MOT on L53 VLN is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L53 VLN done?
L53 VLN was recorded at 296,683 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 8,144 miles a year.
Has L53 VLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L53 VLN has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on L53 VLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L53 VLN find?
L53 VLN passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 12 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 9 more.

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