
Audi A1
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
LD53 LYDMOT history
LD53 LYD is a black diesel Audi A1 first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 141,507 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 141,507 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,996 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 LYD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A1
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 2 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 LYD was last recorded at 141,507 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 141,187 miles · 8 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 320 miles
- Average per year
- 9,996 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,507 miles
- 2024 – 128,364 miles
- 2023 – 113,796 miles
- 2022 – 106,179 miles
- 2021 – 102,416 miles
- 2020 – 96,742 miles
- 2019 – 89,526 miles
- 2018 – 79,789 miles
- 2017 – 68,764 miles
- 2016 – 55,868 miles
- 2015 – 40,565 miles
- 2014 – 26,563 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both track rods
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 13 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,507 miles (+320)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 141,507 miles
- Test number
- 951209324942
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail141,187 miles (+12,823)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,187 miles
- Test number
- 284777750159
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass128,364 miles (+640)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 128,364 miles
- Test number
- 582063105244
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both track rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail127,724 miles (+13,928)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,724 miles
- Test number
- 491562012576
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both track rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass113,796 miles (+7,617)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 113,796 miles
- Test number
- 634781706231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass106,179 miles (+3,763)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 106,179 miles
- Test number
- 518163219693
- AdvisoryRear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose skin on back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass102,416 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 102,416 miles
- Test number
- 149220055905
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail102,416 miles (+5,674)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,416 miles
- Test number
- 892736703173
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,742 miles (+7,216)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 96,742 miles
- Test number
- 133558156630
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass89,526 miles (+9,737)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 89,526 miles
- Test number
- 746473598223
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge
Pass79,789 miles (+11,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 79,789 miles
- Test number
- 676025428022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass68,764 miles (+12,896)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 68,764 miles
- Test number
- 812485842109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,868 miles (+15,303)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 55,868 miles
- Test number
- 374717501762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,565 miles (+14,002)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 40,565 miles
- Test number
- 385768149476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,563 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 26,563 miles
- Test number
- 388286184206
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LD53 LYD
- Does LD53 LYD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 LYD is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 LYD?
- The MOT on LD53 LYD is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 LYD done?
- LD53 LYD was recorded at 141,507 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 9,996 miles a year.
- Has LD53 LYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 LYD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD53 LYD 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 LD53 LYD find?
- LD53 LYD passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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