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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,496 cc

LR53 BFYMOT history

LR53 BFY is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 31 MOT tests, with 72,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2023.

LR53 BFY silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2024
Mileage
72,741 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2023
MOT tests
31
16 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BFY was last recorded at 72,741 miles on 1 Nov 2023, 506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,235 miles · 12 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
506 miles
Average per year
3,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 72,741 miles
  • 2022 – 72,235 miles
  • 2021 – 71,638 miles
  • 2020 – 70,137 miles
  • 2019 – 68,710 miles
  • 2018 – 67,847 miles
  • 2017 – 67,056 miles
  • 2016 – 64,889 miles
  • 2015 – 58,101 miles
  • 2014 – 54,549 miles
  • 2013 – 48,293 miles
  • 2012 – 45,600 miles
  • 2011 – 39,519 miles
  • 2010 – 38,543 miles
  • 2009 – 34,514 miles
  • 2008 – 27,376 miles
  • 2007 – 17,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,741 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top suspension arms bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top suspension arms bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,741 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,741 miles
    Test number
    680088519025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail72,741 miles (+506)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,741 miles
    Test number
    883493276420
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass72,235 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,235 miles
    Test number
    525590511331
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail72,235 miles (+597)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,235 miles
    Test number
    729040135438
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass71,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,638 miles
    Test number
    608036682162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail71,638 miles (+1,501)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,638 miles
    Test number
    480823727249
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass70,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,137 miles
    Test number
    126570390023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,137 miles (+2)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,137 miles
    Test number
    383069211230
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail70,135 miles (+1,425)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,135 miles
    Test number
    667494807728
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass68,710 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,710 miles
    Test number
    314220409135
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top suspension arms bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top suspension arms bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Fail68,660 miles (+813)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,660 miles
    Test number
    411846349303
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top suspension arms bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top suspension arms bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass67,847 miles (+791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,847 miles
    Test number
    950354636009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass67,056 miles (+2,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,056 miles
    Test number
    612048626584
    • 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)

  14. Pass64,889 miles (+6,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,889 miles
    Test number
    538873267380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  15. Pass58,101 miles (+3,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,101 miles
    Test number
    360405795214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,549 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,549 miles
    Test number
    718335284094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail54,548 miles10 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    926015684045
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail54,548 miles (+6,255)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    106818454052
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,293 miles
    Test number
    488844463069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,293 miles (+2,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,293 miles
    Test number
    859113063091
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Fail45,600 miles (+6,081)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,600 miles
    Test number
    537823242224
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass39,519 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,519 miles
    Test number
    217452941209
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  23. Fail39,519 miles (+976)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,519 miles
    Test number
    346702841481
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  24. Pass38,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,543 miles
    Test number
    320933240480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,543 miles (+4,029)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,543 miles
    Test number
    264093740214
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass34,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,514 miles
    Test number
    121711849295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,514 miles (+7,138)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,514 miles
    Test number
    340651749218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Fail27,376 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,376 miles
    Test number
    382971838209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn

  29. Pass27,376 miles (+10,134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,376 miles
    Test number
    443841538237
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn

  30. Fail17,242 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,242 miles
    Test number
    380025837244
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass17,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    17,242 miles
    Test number
    712185537263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BFY

Does LR53 BFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 BFY expired on 31 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BFY?
The MOT on LR53 BFY expired on 31 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 BFY done?
LR53 BFY was recorded at 72,741 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2023, an average of 3,428 miles a year.
Has LR53 BFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BFY has failed 15 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 BFY 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 BFY find?
LR53 BFY passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both.

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