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Audi A2

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LR53 BEOMOT history

LR53 BEO is a black diesel Audi A2 first used on 17 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 178,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

LR53 BEO black Audi A2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
178,167 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BEO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A2
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BEO was last recorded at 178,167 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Oct 2015: 108,081 miles, lower than 110,131 miles on 25 Oct 2014.
  • 18 Oct 2019: 145,200 miles, lower than 184,504 miles on 17 Oct 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
177,817 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
350 miles
Average per year
7,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,167 miles
  • 2023 – 170,161 miles
  • 2021 – 161,835 miles
  • 2020 – 151,468 miles
  • 2019 – 145,200 miles
  • 2018 – 129,063 miles
  • 2017 – 118,841 miles
  • 2016 – 114,969 miles
  • 2015 – 108,140 miles
  • 2014 – 110,131 miles
  • 2013 – 91,300 miles
  • 2012 – 88,476 miles
  • 2011 – 83,875 miles
  • 2010 – 78,691 miles
  • 2009 – 71,878 miles
  • 2008 – 60,350 miles
  • 2007 – 50,750 miles
  • 2006 – 38,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,167 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear spring lower mounting seat deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,167 miles (+350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    178,167 miles
    Test number
    153207157290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,817 miles (+7,656)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,817 miles
    Test number
    239580473531
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    170,161 miles
    Test number
    963476047154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail170,144 miles (+184)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,144 miles
    Test number
    146689376099
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass169,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    169,960 miles
    Test number
    871465440223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail169,959 miles (+8,124)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,959 miles
    Test number
    848790698773
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass161,835 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,835 miles
    Test number
    666574969495
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail161,829 miles (+10,361)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,829 miles
    Test number
    677145626963
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass151,468 miles (+249)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,468 miles
    Test number
    302514132609
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring lower mounting seat deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights internal adjuster removed

  10. Fail151,219 miles (+6,019)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,219 miles
    Test number
    250875115521
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring lower mounting seat deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights internal adjuster removed

  11. Pass145,200 miles (-39,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,200 miles
    Test number
    775151922744
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail184,504 miles (+55,441)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,504 miles
    Test number
    160661402165
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass129,063 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,063 miles
    Test number
    592045438929
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail129,062 miles (+10,221)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,062 miles
    Test number
    494382713377
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed recommend front wheel alignment. 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass118,841 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,841 miles
    Test number
    761844943471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail118,838 miles (+3,869)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,838 miles
    Test number
    272649947103
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass114,969 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    114,969 miles
    Test number
    756836129625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner side wall slightly torn but is within mot tolerance.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake recorded 18%.It may need adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail114,969 miles (+6,829)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,969 miles
    Test number
    185633468477
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner side wall slightly torn but is within mot tolerance.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake recorded 18%.It may need adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass108,140 miles (+59)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,140 miles
    Test number
    658250717968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops perished

  20. Fail108,081 miles (-2,050)6 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,081 miles
    Test number
    584656686662
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops perished

  21. Pass110,131 miles (+18,831)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    110,131 miles
    Test number
    538838194294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,300 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,300 miles
    Test number
    866492193208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,476 miles
    Test number
    308944882217
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail88,475 miles (+4,600)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,475 miles
    Test number
    858274682271
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass83,875 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,875 miles
    Test number
    337691101319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs are slightly worn.

  26. Fail83,875 miles (+5,184)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,875 miles
    Test number
    569821201301
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs are slightly worn.

  27. Fail78,691 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,691 miles
    Test number
    322117780423
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteLong travel handbrake.

  28. Pass78,691 miles (+6,813)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,691 miles
    Test number
    394937280258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteLong travel handbrake.

  29. Pass71,878 miles (+11,528)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,878 miles
    Test number
    242930009384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edges

  30. Pass60,350 miles (+9,600)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,350 miles
    Test number
    294926598217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  31. Pass50,750 miles (+12,084)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,750 miles
    Test number
    764415407358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre wearing close to tread indicators 2mm. Longish travel on handbrake.

  32. Fail38,666 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,666 miles
    Test number
    561808866260
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  33. Pass38,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,666 miles
    Test number
    763578566207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BEO

Does LR53 BEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 BEO expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BEO?
The MOT on LR53 BEO expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 BEO done?
LR53 BEO was recorded at 178,167 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 7,659 miles a year.
Has LR53 BEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BEO has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 BEO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 BEO find?
LR53 BEO passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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