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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,496 cc

LB53 BKDMOT history

LB53 BKD is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 4 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 176,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2024
Mileage
176,071 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 BKD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 BKD was last recorded at 176,071 miles on 13 Jun 2023, 13,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,950 miles · 9 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
13,121 miles
Average per year
7,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,071 miles
  • 2022 – 162,950 miles
  • 2021 – 151,199 miles
  • 2020 – 146,983 miles
  • 2019 – 142,259 miles
  • 2018 – 136,231 miles
  • 2017 – 130,655 miles
  • 2016 – 125,547 miles
  • 2015 – 121,441 miles
  • 2014 – 113,656 miles
  • 2013 – 101,231 miles
  • 2012 – 87,791 miles
  • 2011 – 76,350 miles
  • 2010 – 72,657 miles
  • 2009 – 66,959 miles
  • 2008 – 60,286 miles
  • 2007 – 53,987 miles
  • 2006 – 44,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,071 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    176,071 miles
    Test number
    461335660970
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail176,071 miles (+13,121)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,071 miles
    Test number
    221860474714
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass162,950 miles (+11,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    162,950 miles
    Test number
    703837038649
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass151,199 miles (+4,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    151,199 miles
    Test number
    514924917950
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension mountings all have signs of deterioration
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components are corroded

  5. Pass146,983 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    146,983 miles
    Test number
    616409256285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail146,979 miles (+4,720)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,979 miles
    Test number
    725274883802
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper cable loose fouling steering components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass142,259 miles (+6,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    142,259 miles
    Test number
    401312869086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ball joint dust cover deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass136,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,231 miles
    Test number
    748281038119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,231 miles (+5,576)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,231 miles
    Test number
    856003093279
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass130,655 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,655 miles
    Test number
    484661188754
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  11. Fail130,655 miles (+5,108)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,655 miles
    Test number
    631312109529
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/4517 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  12. Pass125,547 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    125,547 miles
    Test number
    872946904043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Fail125,547 miles (+4,106)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,547 miles
    Test number
    523785647256
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/4517 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/4517 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Pass121,441 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,441 miles
    Test number
    127866745158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail121,439 miles (+7,783)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,439 miles
    Test number
    428756545198
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass113,656 miles (+12,425)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,656 miles
    Test number
    748786054120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,231 miles (+13,440)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,231 miles
    Test number
    977981393110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,791 miles (+11,441)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,791 miles
    Test number
    575977282167
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEsp light on

  19. Pass76,350 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,350 miles
    Test number
    519849701279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,657 miles (+5,698)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,657 miles
    Test number
    361541330383
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass66,959 miles (+6,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,959 miles
    Test number
    413303049410
    • 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)

  22. Pass60,286 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    60,286 miles
    Test number
    953562238308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,987 miles (+9,982)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    53,987 miles
    Test number
    113441047333
    • NoteEngine oil on minimum level mark

  24. Pass44,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    44,005 miles
    Test number
    291974036319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 BKD

Does LB53 BKD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 BKD expired on 12 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 BKD?
The MOT on LB53 BKD expired on 12 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 BKD done?
LB53 BKD was recorded at 176,071 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2023, an average of 7,988 miles a year.
Has LB53 BKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 BKD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 BKD 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 LB53 BKD find?
LB53 BKD passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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