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Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,871 cc

LR53 BFZMOT history

LR53 BFZ is a grey diesel Audi A6 first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 216,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LR53 BFZ grey Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
216,985 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,871 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BFZ was last recorded at 216,985 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,910 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,075 miles
Average per year
8,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,985 miles
  • 2025 – 213,910 miles
  • 2024 – 208,270 miles
  • 2023 – 203,548 miles
  • 2022 – 201,042 miles
  • 2021 – 197,193 miles
  • 2020 – 188,710 miles
  • 2019 – 177,089 miles
  • 2018 – 169,118 miles
  • 2017 – 160,321 miles
  • 2016 – 148,592 miles
  • 2015 – 137,145 miles
  • 2014 – 125,491 miles
  • 2013 – 115,450 miles
  • 2012 – 104,922 miles
  • 2011 – 95,494 miles
  • 2010 – 83,897 miles
  • 2009 – 73,586 miles
  • 2008 – 61,490 miles
  • 2007 – 55,733 miles
  • 2006 – 52,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,985 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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Rear Light Unit Damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass216,985 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    216,985 miles
    Test number
    135640772483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass213,910 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    213,910 miles
    Test number
    403829253862
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail213,906 miles (+5,636)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,906 miles
    Test number
    771308778387
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass208,270 miles (+4,722)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    208,270 miles
    Test number
    163387604673
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass203,548 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    203,548 miles
    Test number
    117492948726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail203,537 miles (+2,495)2 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,537 miles
    Test number
    769970555643
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass201,042 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    201,042 miles
    Test number
    476480699986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass197,193 miles (+8,483)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    197,193 miles
    Test number
    747223948833
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector presents minor damage, does not affect its functionality

  9. Pass188,710 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    188,710 miles
    Test number
    992892716232
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light Unit Damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail188,710 miles (+11,621)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,710 miles
    Test number
    398547365972
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light Unit Damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass177,089 miles (+7,971)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    177,089 miles
    Test number
    349935022386
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light Unit Damaged

  12. Pass169,118 miles (+8,797)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    169,118 miles
    Test number
    153561181610
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  13. Pass160,321 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    160,321 miles
    Test number
    805761584572
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail160,321 miles (+11,729)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,321 miles
    Test number
    680770568205
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm rear most bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm rear most bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass148,592 miles (+11,447)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    148,592 miles
    Test number
    726057682432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass137,145 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    137,145 miles
    Test number
    658228055058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail137,145 miles (+11,654)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,145 miles
    Test number
    377938055067
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass125,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    125,491 miles
    Test number
    189593244429
    • 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)

  19. Fail125,491 miles (+10,041)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,491 miles
    Test number
    837073344016
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  20. Pass115,450 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,450 miles
    Test number
    409778053029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  21. Fail115,450 miles (+10,528)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,450 miles
    Test number
    976488753036
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  22. Pass104,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,922 miles
    Test number
    245133572066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail104,922 miles (+9,428)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,922 miles
    Test number
    786253972065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass95,494 miles (+11,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,494 miles
    Test number
    126716071070
    • 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)

  25. Pass83,897 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,897 miles
    Test number
    842416670026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail83,848 miles (+10,262)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,848 miles
    Test number
    220025770072
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass73,586 miles (+12,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,586 miles
    Test number
    900122349071
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass61,490 miles (+5,757)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,490 miles
    Test number
    912520048070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,733 miles (+3,119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,733 miles
    Test number
    340869227032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass52,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,614 miles
    Test number
    420983446220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BFZ

Does LR53 BFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 BFZ is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BFZ?
The MOT on LR53 BFZ is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 BFZ done?
LR53 BFZ was recorded at 216,985 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 8,249 miles a year.
Has LR53 BFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BFZ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 BFZ 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 BFZ find?
LR53 BFZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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