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Audi A6

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,496 cc

LB53 LVEMOT history

LB53 LVE is a green diesel Audi A6 first used on 5 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 208,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2024
Mileage
208,594 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LVE was last recorded at 208,594 miles on 21 Aug 2023, 7,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,862 miles · 1 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
7,732 miles
Average per year
9,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 208,594 miles
  • 2022 – 200,862 miles
  • 2021 – 195,135 miles
  • 2020 – 189,997 miles
  • 2019 – 183,133 miles
  • 2018 – 177,900 miles
  • 2017 – 170,294 miles
  • 2016 – 157,560 miles
  • 2015 – 142,625 miles
  • 2014 – 123,711 miles
  • 2013 – 106,186 miles
  • 2012 – 100,516 miles
  • 2011 – 94,807 miles
  • 2010 – 80,070 miles
  • 2009 – 73,507 miles
  • 2008 – 60,981 miles
  • 2006 – 49,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,594 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass208,594 miles (+7,732)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    208,594 miles
    Test number
    944070757717
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass200,862 miles (+5,727)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    200,862 miles
    Test number
    755695394517
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass195,135 miles (+5,138)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    195,135 miles
    Test number
    400538051000
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warring lamp on but pads 40% left

  4. Pass189,997 miles (+6,864)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    189,997 miles
    Test number
    692899636004
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass183,133 miles (+420)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    183,133 miles
    Test number
    737884566497
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail182,713 miles (+4,813)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,713 miles
    Test number
    482140730665
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has condensations (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass177,900 miles (+7,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    177,900 miles
    Test number
    343079947374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass170,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    170,294 miles
    Test number
    361940539138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail170,294 miles (+12,734)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,294 miles
    Test number
    756976885779
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass157,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    157,560 miles
    Test number
    401750470093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail157,560 miles (+14,935)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,560 miles
    Test number
    308743270879
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass142,625 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    142,625 miles
    Test number
    485386269485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail142,443 miles (+18,732)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,443 miles
    Test number
    891365953100
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass123,711 miles (+17,525)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    123,711 miles
    Test number
    339005814353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,186 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    106,186 miles
    Test number
    986576823327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,156 miles (+5,640)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,156 miles
    Test number
    845640223372
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass100,516 miles (+5,709)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,516 miles
    Test number
    905237402370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,807 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,807 miles
    Test number
    125125021359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail94,807 miles (+14,737)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,807 miles
    Test number
    396685521379
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  20. Pass80,070 miles (+6,563)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,070 miles
    Test number
    323625150173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,507 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,507 miles
    Test number
    522968159249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,115 miles (+12,134)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,115 miles
    Test number
    381616449213
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  23. Pass60,981 miles (+11,618)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,981 miles
    Test number
    342803838120
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower forward swivels

  24. Pass49,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    49,363 miles
    Test number
    334575836336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,363 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,363 miles
    Test number
    402494636459
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteVery slight play in front lower ball joints

Questions about LB53 LVE

Does LB53 LVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 LVE expired on 14 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LVE?
The MOT on LB53 LVE expired on 14 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 LVE done?
LB53 LVE was recorded at 208,594 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2023, an average of 9,522 miles a year.
Has LB53 LVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LVE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LB53 LVE 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 LVE find?
LB53 LVE passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes cracking; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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