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Audi TT

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,781 cc

LB53 TXRMOT history

LB53 TXR is a grey petrol Audi TT first used on 2 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 109,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
109,315 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 TXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
TT
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 TXR was last recorded at 109,315 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 1,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,638 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,677 miles
Average per year
2,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,315 miles
  • 2025 – 107,638 miles
  • 2024 – 103,603 miles
  • 2022 – 103,303 miles
  • 2021 – 100,926 miles
  • 2015 – 96,913 miles
  • 2014 – 88,829 miles
  • 2013 – 84,712 miles
  • 2012 – 82,150 miles
  • 2011 – 78,715 miles
  • 2010 – 74,829 miles
  • 2009 – 70,434 miles
  • 2008 – 65,782 miles
  • 2007 – 56,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,315 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central section of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,315 miles (+1,677)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,315 miles
    Test number
    441745703919
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central section of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,638 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,638 miles
    Test number
    439277232201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail107,638 miles (+4,035)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,638 miles
    Test number
    292850459068
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,603 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,603 miles
    Test number
    144094687069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail103,592 miles (+289)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,592 miles
    Test number
    593695161575
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil light was flashing during brake test

  6. Pass103,303 miles (+17)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,303 miles
    Test number
    802421214817
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail103,286 miles (+2,360)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,286 miles
    Test number
    682698451388
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,926 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,926 miles
    Test number
    697828492816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail100,922 miles (+4,009)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,922 miles
    Test number
    597293454538
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass96,913 miles (+8,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,913 miles
    Test number
    929847405103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass88,829 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,829 miles
    Test number
    799105674130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,712 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,712 miles
    Test number
    286592793120
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass84,712 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,712 miles
    Test number
    588602893133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,150 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,150 miles
    Test number
    447663892160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,715 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    236821881100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,829 miles (+4,395)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,829 miles
    Test number
    553460590140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,434 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,434 miles
    Test number
    260711799136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,782 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,782 miles
    Test number
    263157398440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,266 miles (+7,447)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    64,266 miles
    Test number
    822201078011
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass56,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,819 miles
    Test number
    452979807056
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about LB53 TXR

Does LB53 TXR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 TXR expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 TXR?
The MOT on LB53 TXR expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 TXR done?
LB53 TXR was recorded at 109,315 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 2,699 miles a year.
Has LB53 TXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 TXR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 TXR 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 TXR find?
LB53 TXR failed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central section of tyre; central front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 7 more.

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