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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LM53 TKAMOT history

LM53 TKA is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

LM53 TKA silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2026
Mileage
157,926 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 TKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 TKA was last recorded at 157,926 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 11,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,910 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
11,016 miles
Average per year
7,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,926 miles
  • 2024 – 146,910 miles
  • 2023 – 136,112 miles
  • 2022 – 121,576 miles
  • 2021 – 110,095 miles
  • 2020 – 104,439 miles
  • 2019 – 97,585 miles
  • 2018 – 89,597 miles
  • 2017 – 81,167 miles
  • 2016 – 71,891 miles
  • 2015 – 62,914 miles
  • 2014 – 57,846 miles
  • 2013 – 51,501 miles
  • 2012 – 45,966 miles
  • 2011 – 40,820 miles
  • 2010 – 35,878 miles
  • 2009 – 30,107 miles
  • 2008 – 24,295 miles
  • 2007 – 17,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,926 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost (Near excessive) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost(Near excessive) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat buckle cover missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (Near excessive) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost(Near excessive) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,926 miles (+11,016)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    157,926 miles
    Test number
    386482799745
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost (Near excessive) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost(Near excessive) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (Near excessive) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost(Near excessive) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  2. Pass146,910 miles (+10,798)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    146,910 miles
    Test number
    174627924570
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,112 miles (+14,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,112 miles
    Test number
    761796796459
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass121,576 miles (+11,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,576 miles
    Test number
    798552384766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,095 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    110,095 miles
    Test number
    500279578612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,439 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,439 miles
    Test number
    142606934889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,436 miles (+6,851)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,436 miles
    Test number
    358678565159
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,585 miles
    Test number
    789539586321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail97,583 miles (+7,986)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,583 miles
    Test number
    682396490865
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass89,597 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,597 miles
    Test number
    668661564822
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail89,596 miles (+8,429)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,596 miles
    Test number
    285875576263
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass81,167 miles (+9,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,167 miles
    Test number
    230594314506
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre has outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass71,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,891 miles
    Test number
    181706473870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,891 miles (+8,977)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,891 miles
    Test number
    477962934371
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass62,914 miles (+5,068)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,914 miles
    Test number
    947797375141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,846 miles (+6,345)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,846 miles
    Test number
    135184664181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,501 miles (+5,535)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,501 miles
    Test number
    827442503180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,966 miles (+5,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,966 miles
    Test number
    397318902109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,820 miles (+4,942)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,820 miles
    Test number
    977305001121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,878 miles (+5,771)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,878 miles
    Test number
    483429900195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,107 miles (+5,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,107 miles
    Test number
    311649499099
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass24,295 miles (+6,790)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,295 miles
    Test number
    194942708170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,505 miles
    Test number
    783542697001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 TKA

Does LM53 TKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM53 TKA expired on 16 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM53 TKA?
The MOT on LM53 TKA expired on 16 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM53 TKA done?
LM53 TKA was recorded at 157,926 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 7,646 miles a year.
Has LM53 TKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 TKA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LM53 TKA 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 LM53 TKA find?
LM53 TKA passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated near excessive; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 13 more.

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