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Audi A4

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,781 cc

LB53 MGZMOT history

LB53 MGZ is a grey petrol Audi A4 first used on 20 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2023
Mileage
135,947 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 MGZ was last recorded at 135,947 miles on 13 Dec 2023, 5,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,134 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
5,813 miles
Average per year
6,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,947 miles
  • 2022 – 130,134 miles
  • 2021 – 125,773 miles
  • 2020 – 123,311 miles
  • 2019 – 117,204 miles
  • 2018 – 112,892 miles
  • 2017 – 107,949 miles
  • 2016 – 102,445 miles
  • 2015 – 102,013 miles
  • 2014 – 94,088 miles
  • 2013 – 85,263 miles
  • 2012 – 76,011 miles
  • 2011 – 66,201 miles
  • 2010 – 57,104 miles
  • 2008 – 45,750 miles
  • 2007 – 30,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,947 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm, outer joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,947 miles (+5,813)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,947 miles
    Test number
    185886598158
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm, outer joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass130,134 miles (+4,361)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,134 miles
    Test number
    359356397161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,773 miles (+248)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,773 miles
    Test number
    812102148933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,525 miles (+2,214)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,525 miles
    Test number
    727141490962
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,311 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,311 miles
    Test number
    191364412649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,204 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,204 miles
    Test number
    328850042062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,892 miles (+4,943)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    112,892 miles
    Test number
    980925211375
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  8. Pass107,949 miles (+5,504)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,949 miles
    Test number
    731372210842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,445 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,445 miles
    Test number
    487864155613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,013 miles (+7,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,013 miles
    Test number
    469261765415
    • 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)

  11. Pass94,088 miles (+33)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,088 miles
    Test number
    389463124479
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low on tread, wearing heavily on edges of tread and have several splits and flat spots in tread area. (Recommend attention soon)
    • NoteO/S/R wheel has a slight bind when rotated by hand. Sill covers fitted. Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated. Small chips in windscreen.

  12. Fail94,055 miles (+8,792)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,055 miles
    Test number
    429083714239
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low on tread, wearing heavily on edges of tread and have several splits and flat spots in tread area. (Recommend attention soon)
    • NoteO/S/R wheel has a slight bind when rotated by hand. Sill covers fittwed. Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriroated. Small chips in windscreen.

  13. Pass85,263 miles (+9,252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,263 miles
    Test number
    489703403266
    • NoteOff side headlamp broken

  14. Pass76,011 miles (+9,810)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,011 miles
    Test number
    465968502256
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass66,201 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,201 miles
    Test number
    336563601490
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteMinor movememt in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

  16. Fail66,201 miles (+9,097)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,201 miles
    Test number
    939473101247
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteMinor movememt in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

  17. Pass57,104 miles (+11,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,104 miles
    Test number
    642187860163
    • 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)

  18. Pass45,750 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,750 miles
    Test number
    794572488299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,459 miles (+11,012)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,459 miles
    Test number
    614898528067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass30,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,447 miles
    Test number
    671169017008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 MGZ

Does LB53 MGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 MGZ expired on 20 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MGZ?
The MOT on LB53 MGZ expired on 20 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 MGZ done?
LB53 MGZ was recorded at 135,947 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2023, an average of 6,243 miles a year.
Has LB53 MGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MGZ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 MGZ 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 MGZ find?
LB53 MGZ failed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2023 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm, outer joint); offside front bumper insecure; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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