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Audi A4

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LR53 PUEMOT history

LR53 PUE is a silver petrol Audi A4 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 194,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2023.

LR53 PUE silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2023
Mileage
194,170 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 PUE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR53 PUE was last recorded at 194,170 miles on 24 Feb 2023, 2,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,602 miles · 11 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,568 miles
Average per year
7,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 194,170 miles
  • 2022 – 191,602 miles
  • 2021 – 184,485 miles
  • 2020 – 178,984 miles
  • 2019 – 171,182 miles
  • 2017 – 160,040 miles
  • 2016 – 146,214 miles
  • 2015 – 137,077 miles
  • 2014 – 129,365 miles
  • 2013 – 121,399 miles
  • 2012 – 112,064 miles
  • 2011 – 106,566 miles
  • 2010 – 100,487 miles
  • 2009 – 92,321 miles
  • 2008 – 86,643 miles
  • 2007 – 80,786 miles
  • 2006 – 64,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail194,170 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine not running correctly - unable to hold constant speed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s front lower arms centre bushes worn - shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryAge related corrosion to subframes and related components
  • AdvisoryArmrest moved to apply park brake fully
  • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipes missing

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail194,170 miles (+2,568)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,170 miles
    Test number
    180802025648
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine not running correctly - unable to hold constant speed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s front lower arms centre bushes worn - shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion to subframes and related components
    • AdvisoryArmrest moved to apply park brake fully
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipes missing

  2. Pass191,602 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    191,602 miles
    Test number
    726351733621
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail191,602 miles (+7,117)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,602 miles
    Test number
    485523641819
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass184,485 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    184,485 miles
    Test number
    270107013083
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail184,485 miles (+5,501)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,485 miles
    Test number
    509803116197
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass178,984 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    178,984 miles
    Test number
    367033658049
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail178,984 miles (+7,802)2 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,984 miles
    Test number
    427804696000
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass171,182 miles (+11,142)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    171,182 miles
    Test number
    423946905123
    • MinorOffside Front 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))

  9. Pass160,040 miles (+13,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    160,040 miles
    Test number
    866504423929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass146,214 miles (+9,137)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    146,214 miles
    Test number
    227832788274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,077 miles (+7,712)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    137,077 miles
    Test number
    395546262415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,365 miles (+7,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    129,365 miles
    Test number
    909236414349
    • 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)

  13. Pass121,399 miles (+9,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,399 miles
    Test number
    287044693252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass112,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    112,064 miles
    Test number
    467120502414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,064 miles (+5,498)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,064 miles
    Test number
    665548392259
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail106,566 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,566 miles
    Test number
    565490891256
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass106,566 miles (+6,079)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    106,566 miles
    Test number
    578250091234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,487 miles (+8,166)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    100,487 miles
    Test number
    553128600307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,321 miles (+5,678)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    92,321 miles
    Test number
    282315779257
    • NoteAirbag light stays on

  20. Pass86,643 miles (+5,857)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    86,643 miles
    Test number
    744100988201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass80,786 miles (+15,819)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,786 miles
    Test number
    542205577276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,967 miles
    Test number
    282613646257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 PUE

Does LR53 PUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 PUE expired on 10 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 PUE?
The MOT on LR53 PUE expired on 10 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 PUE done?
LR53 PUE was recorded at 194,170 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2023, an average of 7,838 miles a year.
Has LR53 PUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 PUE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 PUE 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 PUE find?
LR53 PUE failed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2023 with 9 major defects and 4 advisories: emissions unable to be completed engine not running correctly - unable to hold constant speed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard, and 10 more.

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