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Audi TT

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LR53 BGUMOT history

LR53 BGU is a grey petrol Audi TT first used on 27 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LR53 BGU grey Audi TT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi TT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2025
Mileage
150,569 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
TT
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR53 BGU was last recorded at 150,569 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,365 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
204 miles
Average per year
5,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,569 miles
  • 2024 – 150,365 miles
  • 2021 – 149,209 miles
  • 2020 – 147,201 miles
  • 2018 – 138,072 miles
  • 2017 – 134,671 miles
  • 2016 – 129,369 miles
  • 2014 – 122,257 miles
  • 2013 – 114,528 miles
  • 2012 – 103,358 miles
  • 2011 – 91,048 miles
  • 2010 – 78,269 miles
  • 2009 – 66,914 miles
  • 2008 – 57,894 miles
  • 2007 – 51,251 miles
  • 2006 – 42,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,569 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension and brake pipes
  • AdvisoryPower steering stiff

What MOT failures 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • NSF CV BOOT PERRISHING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • OSF WHEEL SLIGHT BINDING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,569 miles (+204)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,569 miles
    Test number
    756992968717
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension and brake pipes
    • AdvisoryPower steering stiff

  2. Pass150,365 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    150,365 miles
    Test number
    427620140413
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING
    • AdvisoryNSF CV BOOT PERRISHING
    • AdvisoryOSF WHEEL SLIGHT BINDING
    • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

  3. Fail150,364 miles (+1,155)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,364 miles
    Test number
    533731202226
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING
    • AdvisoryNSF CV BOOT PERRISHING
    • AdvisoryOSF WHEEL SLIGHT BINDING
    • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

  4. Pass149,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    149,209 miles
    Test number
    555751157537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,208 miles (+2,007)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,208 miles
    Test number
    626437256926
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  6. Pass147,201 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    147,201 miles
    Test number
    494025771199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail147,200 miles (+9,128)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,200 miles
    Test number
    760418208769
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass138,072 miles (+3,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    138,072 miles
    Test number
    580579177524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass134,671 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    134,671 miles
    Test number
    924438551430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail134,656 miles (+5,287)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,656 miles
    Test number
    874598912582
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber mount (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass129,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    129,369 miles
    Test number
    959346546935
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail129,369 miles (+7,112)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,369 miles
    Test number
    839696460326
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass122,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,257 miles
    Test number
    747473554208
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail122,256 miles (+7,728)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,256 miles
    Test number
    398633054261
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail114,528 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,528 miles
    Test number
    128709663293
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass114,528 miles (+11,170)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    114,528 miles
    Test number
    685799763268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,358 miles (+12,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    103,358 miles
    Test number
    785882372224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass91,048 miles (+12,779)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,048 miles
    Test number
    865074961239
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  19. Pass78,269 miles (+139)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,269 miles
    Test number
    943577560211
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

  20. Fail78,130 miles (+11,216)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,130 miles
    Test number
    903814160211
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

  21. Pass66,914 miles (+9,020)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,914 miles
    Test number
    324166769464
    • NoteWear to n/s/f tyre

  22. Pass57,894 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,894 miles
    Test number
    241199868206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,251 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,251 miles
    Test number
    263047257259
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass51,251 miles (+9,052)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,251 miles
    Test number
    301947557289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,199 miles
    Test number
    690441566216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BGU

Does LR53 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 BGU expired on 16 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BGU?
The MOT on LR53 BGU expired on 16 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 BGU done?
LR53 BGU was recorded at 150,569 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,576 miles a year.
Has LR53 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BGU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR53 BGU 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 BGU find?
LR53 BGU failed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 2 more.

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