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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,496 cc

LL53 EFCMOT history

LL53 EFC is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 21 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

LL53 EFC blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
157,457 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 EFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 EFC was last recorded at 157,457 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,430 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
6,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,457 miles
  • 2023 – 143,776 miles
  • 2022 – 133,322 miles
  • 2020 – 119,870 miles
  • 2019 – 103,797 miles
  • 2018 – 93,827 miles
  • 2017 – 90,088 miles
  • 2016 – 86,881 miles
  • 2015 – 83,623 miles
  • 2014 – 81,950 miles
  • 2013 – 78,072 miles
  • 2012 – 72,275 miles
  • 2011 – 65,659 miles
  • 2010 – 59,845 miles
  • 2009 – 51,767 miles
  • 2008 – 44,603 miles
  • 2007 – 37,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,457 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront both wing corroded no sharp edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,457 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    157,457 miles
    Test number
    736491025908
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both wing corroded no sharp edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail157,430 miles (+13,654)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,430 miles
    Test number
    622406043430
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both wing corroded no sharp edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass143,776 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,776 miles
    Test number
    192330437172
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail143,776 miles (+10,454)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,776 miles
    Test number
    110837074315
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,322 miles (+13,452)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,322 miles
    Test number
    895564940305
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both side outer wing corroded but no sharp edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Pass119,870 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,870 miles
    Test number
    112293793290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail119,856 miles (+16,059)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,856 miles
    Test number
    612125803228
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,797 miles (+9,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,797 miles
    Test number
    148147584084
    • AdvisoryOil leaks on engine

  9. Pass93,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,827 miles
    Test number
    561465149515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,827 miles (+3,739)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,827 miles
    Test number
    601857107041
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass90,088 miles (+3,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,088 miles
    Test number
    164994020773
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin.

  12. Pass86,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,881 miles
    Test number
    444793047802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,881 miles (+3,258)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,881 miles
    Test number
    122780223173
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  14. Pass83,623 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,623 miles
    Test number
    589586035007
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Fail83,623 miles (+1,673)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,623 miles
    Test number
    778166035045
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass81,950 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,950 miles
    Test number
    755924134031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,072 miles (+5,797)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,072 miles
    Test number
    265534713055
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass72,275 miles (+6,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,275 miles
    Test number
    418361612064
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass65,659 miles (+5,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,659 miles
    Test number
    726671121009
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass59,845 miles (+8,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,845 miles
    Test number
    104465410087
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass51,767 miles (+7,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,767 miles
    Test number
    653980629059
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass44,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,603 miles
    Test number
    201391028082
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail44,603 miles (+7,079)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,603 miles
    Test number
    651801628014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass37,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,524 miles
    Test number
    663967417025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL53 EFC

Does LL53 EFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 EFC expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 EFC?
The MOT on LL53 EFC expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 EFC done?
LL53 EFC was recorded at 157,457 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 6,787 miles a year.
Has LL53 EFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 EFC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 EFC 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 LL53 EFC find?
LL53 EFC passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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