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Audi TT

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LR53 BDUMOT history

LR53 BDU is a blue petrol Audi TT first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 76,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LR53 BDU blue Audi TT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi TT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
76,765 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
TT
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BDU was last recorded at 76,765 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,765 miles · 15 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,765 miles
  • 2025 – 76,160 miles
  • 2024 – 75,378 miles
  • 2023 – 74,664 miles
  • 2022 – 73,814 miles
  • 2021 – 73,262 miles
  • 2020 – 72,590 miles
  • 2019 – 71,741 miles
  • 2018 – 70,212 miles
  • 2017 – 68,954 miles
  • 2016 – 68,324 miles
  • 2015 – 66,198 miles
  • 2014 – 62,550 miles
  • 2013 – 57,382 miles
  • 2012 – 52,075 miles
  • 2011 – 46,433 miles
  • 2010 – 41,707 miles
  • 2009 – 38,985 miles
  • 2008 – 37,256 miles
  • 2007 – 35,958 miles
  • 2006 – 31,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,765 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    76,765 miles
    Test number
    582242439546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail76,765 miles (+605)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,765 miles
    Test number
    797763693559
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass76,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,160 miles
    Test number
    530810448416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,160 miles (+782)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,160 miles
    Test number
    456693771514
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  5. Pass75,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,378 miles
    Test number
    428409452707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail75,378 miles (+714)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,378 miles
    Test number
    323473276418
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,664 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,664 miles
    Test number
    575146232856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,814 miles (+552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,814 miles
    Test number
    315786976976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass73,262 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,262 miles
    Test number
    994233586478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail73,261 miles (+671)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,261 miles
    Test number
    564886513985
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,590 miles (+849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,590 miles
    Test number
    934280907134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass71,741 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,741 miles
    Test number
    210931231037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,212 miles (+1,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,212 miles
    Test number
    873944139406
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass68,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,954 miles
    Test number
    367840129246
    • AdvisoryOffside tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Fail68,954 miles (+630)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,954 miles
    Test number
    720367327203
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass68,324 miles (+2,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,324 miles
    Test number
    592134799168
    • AdvisoryBoth rear road springs corroded but not likely to fail
    • AdvisoryOffside and Nearside front lower wishbone rear rubbers splitting
    • AdvisoryWear to offside front tyre inner edge

  17. Pass66,198 miles (+3,648)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    267536935200
    • NoteBoth rear springs corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2mm tread

  18. Pass62,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,550 miles
    Test number
    588405144249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,550 miles (+5,168)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,550 miles
    Test number
    908535244220
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass57,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,382 miles
    Test number
    259257343246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,382 miles (+5,307)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,382 miles
    Test number
    115537143202
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass52,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,075 miles
    Test number
    307489342428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,075 miles (+5,642)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,075 miles
    Test number
    908109442232
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside rear fuel tank plastic shield insecure.

  24. Pass46,433 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,433 miles
    Test number
    715235151257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs heavily worn and corroded.

  25. Fail46,433 miles (+4,726)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,433 miles
    Test number
    717415151257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs heavily worn and corroded.

  26. Pass41,707 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,707 miles
    Test number
    300933550268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,985 miles (+1,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,985 miles
    Test number
    783960149283
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass37,256 miles (+1,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,256 miles
    Test number
    184815748286
    • 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)

  29. Pass35,958 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,958 miles
    Test number
    343089447417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,790 miles
    Test number
    430679346260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail31,790 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,790 miles
    Test number
    171419246289
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR53 BDU

Does LR53 BDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 BDU is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BDU?
The MOT on LR53 BDU is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 BDU done?
LR53 BDU was recorded at 76,765 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,255 miles a year.
Has LR53 BDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BDU has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 BDU 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 LR53 BDU find?
LR53 BDU passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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