Audi A4
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
LB53 MHUMOT history
LB53 MHU is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 13 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 190,896 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 190,896 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,872 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 MHU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 13 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 MHU was last recorded at 190,896 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 190,789 miles · 9 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 107 miles
- Average per year
- 8,872 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,896 miles
- 2025 – 181,439 miles
- 2024 – 165,725 miles
- 2023 – 147,803 miles
- 2022 – 132,184 miles
- 2021 – 119,195 miles
- 2020 – 114,169 miles
- 2019 – 107,205 miles
- 2018 – 100,181 miles
- 2017 – 94,159 miles
- 2016 – 87,869 miles
- 2015 – 82,547 miles
- 2014 – 76,766 miles
- 2013 – 69,832 miles
- 2012 – 62,937 miles
- 2011 – 53,154 miles
- 2010 – 45,085 miles
- 2009 – 38,163 miles
- 2008 – 32,321 miles
- 2007 – 22,207 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,896 miles
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
All underneath and suspension corroded, nearside sill corroded but outside prescribed area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Both subframe has surface corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 7 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,896 miles (+107)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 190,896 miles
- Test number
- 763062966027
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside rear
Fail190,789 miles (+9,350)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,789 miles
- Test number
- 421255920824
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside rear
Pass181,439 miles (+15,714)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 181,439 miles
- Test number
- 610285344960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,725 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 165,725 miles
- Test number
- 216239729647
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAll underneath and suspension corroded, nearside sill corroded but outside prescribed area
Fail165,725 miles (+17,922)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,725 miles
- Test number
- 595964029849
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAll underneath and suspension corroded, nearside sill corroded but outside prescribed area
Pass147,803 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 147,803 miles
- Test number
- 125892626263
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth subframe has surface corrosion
Fail147,803 miles (+15,619)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,803 miles
- Test number
- 649902408613
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth subframe has surface corrosion
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer cover corroded
Pass132,184 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 132,184 miles
- Test number
- 685173330307
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail132,183 miles (+12,988)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,183 miles
- Test number
- 108912228597
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,195 miles (+5,026)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 119,195 miles
- Test number
- 723046380241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 114,169 miles
- Test number
- 820808419327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,168 miles (+6,963)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,168 miles
- Test number
- 702058342906
- MajorExhaust system insecure Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,205 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 107,205 miles
- Test number
- 618500262268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,202 miles (+7,021)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,202 miles
- Test number
- 282226854830
- MajorExhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass100,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 100,181 miles
- Test number
- 692905568936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,180 miles (+6,021)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,180 miles
- Test number
- 508211405202
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass94,159 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 94,159 miles
- Test number
- 678527021437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,158 miles (+6,289)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,158 miles
- Test number
- 706616979197
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Pass87,869 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 87,869 miles
- Test number
- 830682674512
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail87,869 miles (+5,322)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,869 miles
- Test number
- 459356898656
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass82,547 miles (+5,781)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 82,547 miles
- Test number
- 216335735027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,766 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 76,766 miles
- Test number
- 587362444043
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail76,766 miles (+6,934)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,766 miles
- Test number
- 808712244024
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass69,832 miles (+6,895)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 69,832 miles
- Test number
- 259535433081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,937 miles (+9,783)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 62,937 miles
- Test number
- 307687432084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,154 miles (+8,069)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 53,154 miles
- Test number
- 649248131062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,085 miles (+6,922)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 45,085 miles
- Test number
- 303673830018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,163 miles (+5,842)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 38,163 miles
- Test number
- 312724219056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,321 miles (+10,114)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 32,321 miles
- Test number
- 380542338060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,207 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 22,207 miles
- Test number
- 521148937011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,206 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,206 miles
- Test number
- 583018037067
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Questions about LB53 MHU
- Does LB53 MHU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 MHU is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 MHU?
- The MOT on LB53 MHU 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 MHU done?
- LB53 MHU was recorded at 190,896 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 8,872 miles a year.
- Has LB53 MHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 MHU has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB53 MHU 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 MHU find?
- LB53 MHU passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play; slight corrosion to underside rear.
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