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Audi A1

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

LB53 RDSMOT history

LB53 RDS is a white diesel Audi A1 first used on 31 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 59,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
59,396 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 RDS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A1
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 RDS was last recorded at 59,396 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 2,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,602 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,794 miles
Average per year
4,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,396 miles
  • 2025 – 56,602 miles
  • 2024 – 52,299 miles
  • 2023 – 46,229 miles
  • 2022 – 41,665 miles
  • 2021 – 37,585 miles
  • 2019 – 31,336 miles
  • 2018 – 26,093 miles
  • 2017 – 20,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,396 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,396 miles (+2,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    59,396 miles
    Test number
    738004660525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass56,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,602 miles
    Test number
    895918869452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail56,599 miles (+4,300)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,599 miles
    Test number
    528266070277
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass52,299 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,299 miles
    Test number
    425711660200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail52,295 miles (+6,066)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,295 miles
    Test number
    418616823999
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass46,229 miles (+20)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,229 miles
    Test number
    468639131610
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail46,209 miles (+4,544)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,209 miles
    Test number
    730568734908
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass41,665 miles (+4,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,665 miles
    Test number
    764365099791
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass37,585 miles (+6,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,585 miles
    Test number
    599139891156
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass31,336 miles (+5,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    31,336 miles
    Test number
    448954298074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass26,093 miles (+5,409)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    26,093 miles
    Test number
    980208255214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass20,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    20,684 miles
    Test number
    804318435354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 RDS

Does LB53 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 RDS is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 RDS?
The MOT on LB53 RDS is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 RDS done?
LB53 RDS was recorded at 59,396 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 4,249 miles a year.
Has LB53 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 RDS has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 RDS 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 RDS find?
LB53 RDS passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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