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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB53 LULMOT history

LB53 LUL is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 242,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
242,801 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LUL was last recorded at 242,801 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 9,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,204 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,597 miles
Average per year
8,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 242,801 miles
  • 2025 – 233,204 miles
  • 2024 – 222,417 miles
  • 2023 – 213,567 miles
  • 2022 – 206,838 miles
  • 2021 – 199,048 miles
  • 2020 – 192,355 miles
  • 2019 – 176,909 miles
  • 2018 – 161,320 miles
  • 2015 – 160,798 miles
  • 2014 – 160,018 miles
  • 2012 – 154,049 miles
  • 2011 – 135,673 miles
  • 2010 – 128,113 miles
  • 2009 – 119,020 miles
  • 2007 – 98,876 miles
  • 2006 – 77,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,801 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,801 miles (+9,597)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    242,801 miles
    Test number
    756632320923
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass233,204 miles (+10,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    233,204 miles
    Test number
    228597368642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass222,417 miles (+8,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    222,417 miles
    Test number
    941934543530
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass213,567 miles (+6,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    213,567 miles
    Test number
    295777283448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass206,838 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    206,838 miles
    Test number
    945361024842
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail206,838 miles (+7,790)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,838 miles
    Test number
    320818066633
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass199,048 miles (+6,693)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    199,048 miles
    Test number
    515685662437
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass192,355 miles (+100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    192,355 miles
    Test number
    777776644380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail192,255 miles (+15,346)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,255 miles
    Test number
    216176555747
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass176,909 miles (+15,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    176,909 miles
    Test number
    954199922204
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension bushes showing signs of perishing and wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension bushes showing signs of perishing and wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass161,320 miles (+522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    161,320 miles
    Test number
    434114331466
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass160,798 miles (+780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    160,798 miles
    Test number
    108699811340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass160,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    160,018 miles
    Test number
    786536534078
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail160,018 miles (+5,969)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,018 miles
    Test number
    146106934075
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass154,049 miles (+10,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    154,049 miles
    Test number
    307836362330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass143,193 miles (+7,520)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    143,193 miles
    Test number
    816126002048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,673 miles (+7,560)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    135,673 miles
    Test number
    395007801036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass128,113 miles (+9,093)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    128,113 miles
    Test number
    844775620034
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low

  19. Pass119,020 miles (+20,144)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    119,020 miles
    Test number
    122272019457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,876 miles (+20,998)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    98,876 miles
    Test number
    912641657340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,878 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,878 miles
    Test number
    213564656327
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass77,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    77,878 miles
    Test number
    293574856302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 LUL

Does LB53 LUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 LUL is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LUL?
The MOT on LB53 LUL is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 LUL done?
LB53 LUL was recorded at 242,801 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 8,608 miles a year.
Has LB53 LUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LUL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 LUL 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 LUL find?
LB53 LUL passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective.

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