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Audi S4

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,163 cc

LC53 BAUMOT history

LC53 BAU is a silver petrol Audi S4 first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 186,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LC53 BAU silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
186,659 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 BAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
S4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 BAU was last recorded at 186,659 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,435 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
224 miles
Average per year
8,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,659 miles
  • 2025 – 184,126 miles
  • 2024 – 177,631 miles
  • 2023 – 172,319 miles
  • 2022 – 163,204 miles
  • 2021 – 154,845 miles
  • 2020 – 146,245 miles
  • 2019 – 136,943 miles
  • 2018 – 129,595 miles
  • 2017 – 119,115 miles
  • 2016 – 106,388 miles
  • 2015 – 96,980 miles
  • 2014 – 96,031 miles
  • 2013 – 84,903 miles
  • 2012 – 77,696 miles
  • 2011 – 66,461 miles
  • 2010 – 63,525 miles
  • 2009 – 61,046 miles
  • 2008 – 46,587 miles
  • 2007 – 35,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,659 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,659 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    186,659 miles
    Test number
    367816423413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail186,435 miles (+2,309)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,435 miles
    Test number
    745490930269
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn all upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass184,126 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    184,126 miles
    Test number
    144023235253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass177,631 miles (+5,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    177,631 miles
    Test number
    621939837352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,319 miles (+9,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    172,319 miles
    Test number
    632196509522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass163,204 miles (+8,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    163,204 miles
    Test number
    795693556715
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass154,845 miles (+8,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,845 miles
    Test number
    391987100813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass146,245 miles (+9,302)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    146,245 miles
    Test number
    973346933377
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge

  9. Pass136,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    136,943 miles
    Test number
    494107333754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail136,939 miles (+7,344)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,939 miles
    Test number
    311951924030
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass129,595 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,595 miles
    Test number
    825528468101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint forward (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail129,591 miles (+10,476)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,591 miles
    Test number
    126094068770
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint forward (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass119,115 miles (+12,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,115 miles
    Test number
    294506646767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass106,388 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,388 miles
    Test number
    901230151583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail106,388 miles (+9,408)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,388 miles
    Test number
    318102800137
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass96,980 miles (+949)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,980 miles
    Test number
    466359005044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front exhaust in poor condition

  17. Fail96,031 miles (+11,128)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,031 miles
    Test number
    378016634347
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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. Pass84,903 miles (+7,207)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,903 miles
    Test number
    277283633395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass77,696 miles (+11,235)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,696 miles
    Test number
    975565862207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,461 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,461 miles
    Test number
    196279061252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,525 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,525 miles
    Test number
    884721710206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,046 miles
    Test number
    993422249114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,046 miles (+14,459)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,046 miles
    Test number
    360681349150
    • DangerousFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass46,587 miles (+10,877)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,587 miles
    Test number
    112066968128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,710 miles (+37)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,710 miles
    Test number
    832129057179
    • NoteSlight damage nearside front tyre wall

  26. Pass35,673 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,673 miles
    Test number
    531764947163
    • NoteNear side front
    • NoteTyre wall damage

Questions about LC53 BAU

Does LC53 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC53 BAU is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC53 BAU?
The MOT on LC53 BAU is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC53 BAU done?
LC53 BAU was recorded at 186,659 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 8,054 miles a year.
Has LC53 BAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 BAU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC53 BAU 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 LC53 BAU find?
LC53 BAU passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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