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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 LKVMOT history

LR53 LKV is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 27 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 176,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

LR53 LKV blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2025
Mileage
176,115 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR53 LKV was last recorded at 176,115 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 18,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,524 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
18,591 miles
Average per year
8,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,115 miles
  • 2024 – 157,524 miles
  • 2023 – 140,020 miles
  • 2022 – 118,800 miles
  • 2020 – 106,919 miles
  • 2019 – 97,293 miles
  • 2018 – 85,392 miles
  • 2017 – 79,395 miles
  • 2016 – 72,733 miles
  • 2015 – 56,022 miles
  • 2014 – 46,786 miles
  • 2013 – 43,193 miles
  • 2012 – 39,986 miles
  • 2011 – 36,493 miles
  • 2010 – 32,903 miles
  • 2009 – 27,360 miles
  • 2008 – 23,663 miles
  • 2007 – 19,009 miles
  • 2006 – 15,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail176,115 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Front Ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail176,115 miles (+18,591)2 dangerous6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,115 miles
    Test number
    840635932840
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Front Ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass157,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    157,524 miles
    Test number
    666560695117
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail157,520 miles (+17,500)3 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,520 miles
    Test number
    206566173402
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass140,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,020 miles
    Test number
    214783948130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,020 miles (+10,907)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,020 miles
    Test number
    829823091574
    • Repaired at testRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass129,113 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,113 miles
    Test number
    797909611652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,972 miles (+10,172)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,972 miles
    Test number
    951200896938
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Pass118,800 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,800 miles
    Test number
    765470247891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail118,800 miles (+11,881)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,800 miles
    Test number
    435685953228
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass106,919 miles (+9,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,919 miles
    Test number
    817538870326
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass97,293 miles (+11,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,293 miles
    Test number
    318973002898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass85,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,392 miles
    Test number
    359770113549
    • 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. Fail85,392 miles (+5,997)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,392 miles
    Test number
    721055498029
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass79,395 miles (+6,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,395 miles
    Test number
    677264503493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass72,733 miles (+16,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    918161792963
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low

  16. Pass56,022 miles (+9,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,022 miles
    Test number
    565605532432
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low and perished

  17. Pass46,786 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,786 miles
    Test number
    108858754248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,193 miles
    Test number
    105996253220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,193 miles (+3,207)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,193 miles
    Test number
    447046453205
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass39,986 miles (+3,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,986 miles
    Test number
    816163862261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass36,493 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,493 miles
    Test number
    779152851209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,903 miles (+5,543)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,903 miles
    Test number
    802676350249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,360 miles
    Test number
    374040769402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,360 miles (+3,697)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,360 miles
    Test number
    253539559208
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  25. Fail23,663 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,663 miles
    Test number
    523796768289
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  26. Pass23,663 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,663 miles
    Test number
    924706568232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,009 miles
    Test number
    641900167288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,009 miles (+3,550)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,009 miles
    Test number
    732420767215
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  29. Pass15,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,459 miles
    Test number
    391474166401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail15,459 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,459 miles
    Test number
    901604066211
    • 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)

Questions about LR53 LKV

Does LR53 LKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 LKV expired on 26 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LKV?
The MOT on LR53 LKV expired on 26 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 LKV done?
LR53 LKV was recorded at 176,115 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 8,423 miles a year.
Has LR53 LKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LKV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 LKV 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 LKV find?
LR53 LKV failed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front arm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; central front lower engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, and 15 more.

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