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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 DVLMOT history

LR53 DVL is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2023.

LR53 DVL black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2024
Mileage
116,886 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 DVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 DVL was last recorded at 116,886 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 7,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,454 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
7,432 miles
Average per year
5,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,886 miles
  • 2022 – 109,454 miles
  • 2021 – 102,030 miles
  • 2020 – 96,928 miles
  • 2019 – 90,302 miles
  • 2018 – 86,160 miles
  • 2017 – 80,884 miles
  • 2016 – 75,447 miles
  • 2015 – 69,014 miles
  • 2014 – 66,529 miles
  • 2013 – 62,952 miles
  • 2012 – 60,461 miles
  • 2011 – 58,211 miles
  • 2010 – 47,967 miles
  • 2009 – 37,555 miles
  • 2008 – 29,014 miles
  • 2007 – 26,996 miles
  • 2006 – 18,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,886 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,886 miles (+7,432)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,886 miles
    Test number
    189127805678
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass109,454 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,454 miles
    Test number
    851607670736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail109,432 miles (+7,402)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,432 miles
    Test number
    828713166848
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  4. Pass102,030 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,030 miles
    Test number
    913800830127
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  5. Fail102,011 miles (+5,083)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,011 miles
    Test number
    603719306489
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

  6. Pass96,928 miles (+6,626)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,928 miles
    Test number
    672104296984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,302 miles (+4,142)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,302 miles
    Test number
    470102456836
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,160 miles (+5,276)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,160 miles
    Test number
    919432984711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,884 miles (+5,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,884 miles
    Test number
    826988054776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass75,447 miles (+6,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,447 miles
    Test number
    374676066113
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance weakend

  11. Pass69,014 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,014 miles
    Test number
    768563585076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,012 miles (+2,483)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,012 miles
    Test number
    389782985030
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass66,529 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,529 miles
    Test number
    786787474044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail66,529 miles (+3,577)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,529 miles
    Test number
    219766574083
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass62,952 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,952 miles
    Test number
    359300273033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail62,952 miles (+2,491)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,952 miles
    Test number
    947480673097
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass60,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,461 miles
    Test number
    686808692023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,461 miles (+2,250)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,461 miles
    Test number
    447856792057
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  19. Pass58,211 miles (+10,244)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    556000801197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,967 miles (+10,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,967 miles
    Test number
    610691900147
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass37,555 miles (+8,541)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,555 miles
    Test number
    104921359093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,014 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    662743478087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,996 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,996 miles
    Test number
    172765697215
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)

  24. Pass26,996 miles (+8,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,996 miles
    Test number
    393985497474
    • 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. Pass18,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,605 miles
    Test number
    361040606398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 DVL

Does LR53 DVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 DVL expired on 23 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 DVL?
The MOT on LR53 DVL expired on 23 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 DVL done?
LR53 DVL was recorded at 116,886 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 5,784 miles a year.
Has LR53 DVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 DVL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 DVL 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 DVL find?
LR53 DVL passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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