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Audi A6

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR53 TLKMOT history

LR53 TLK is a green diesel Audi A6 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

LR53 TLK green Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A6, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
105,852 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TLK was last recorded at 105,852 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 6,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2013: 64,133 miles, lower than 85,602 miles on 7 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,772 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,080 miles
Average per year
4,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,852 miles
  • 2024 – 99,772 miles
  • 2023 – 92,601 miles
  • 2022 – 89,110 miles
  • 2021 – 88,534 miles
  • 2020 – 87,643 miles
  • 2019 – 86,878 miles
  • 2018 – 85,339 miles
  • 2017 – 83,374 miles
  • 2016 – 79,341 miles
  • 2015 – 74,775 miles
  • 2014 – 68,465 miles
  • 2013 – 64,133 miles
  • 2012 – 58,366 miles
  • 2011 – 49,618 miles
  • 2010 – 43,516 miles
  • 2009 – 36,255 miles
  • 2008 – 29,737 miles
  • 2007 – 23,171 miles
  • 2006 – 14,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,852 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slightly binding (1.1.13 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,852 miles (+6,080)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,852 miles
    Test number
    887559093369
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass99,772 miles (+7,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,772 miles
    Test number
    277826773609
    • 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))
  3. Pass92,601 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,601 miles
    Test number
    396809199022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,110 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,110 miles
    Test number
    738103588269
    • MinorOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail89,110 miles (+576)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,110 miles
    Test number
    913949421675
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass88,534 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,534 miles
    Test number
    372464259941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,643 miles (+765)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,643 miles
    Test number
    923606037385
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass86,878 miles (+1,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,878 miles
    Test number
    621276339281
    • 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))
  9. Pass85,339 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,339 miles
    Test number
    567419128380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,374 miles (+4,033)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,374 miles
    Test number
    411021097706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,341 miles (+4,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,341 miles
    Test number
    416045616821
    • AdvisoryBoth side front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated
  12. Pass74,775 miles (+6,310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,775 miles
    Test number
    794177002522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall
  13. Pass68,465 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,465 miles
    Test number
    326641354273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,133 miles (-21,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,133 miles
    Test number
    797022453243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail85,602 miles3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,602 miles
    Test number
    819370853224
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth headlamps have a slightly dull beam pattern
    • NoteHandbrake lever has slightly long travel
  16. Fail64,133 miles (+5,767)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,133 miles
    Test number
    265330153222
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass58,366 miles (+8,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    805772452260
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass49,618 miles (+6,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,618 miles
    Test number
    438763551297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass43,516 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,516 miles
    Test number
    722194250282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,496 miles (+7,241)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,496 miles
    Test number
    132681750229
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  21. Pass36,255 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,255 miles
    Test number
    404441459296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,737 miles (+6,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,737 miles
    Test number
    730688348252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass23,171 miles (+8,943)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,171 miles
    Test number
    692410357267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,228 miles
    Test number
    393677226298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 TLK

Does LR53 TLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 TLK expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TLK?
The MOT on LR53 TLK expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 TLK done?
LR53 TLK was recorded at 105,852 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 4,827 miles a year.
Has LR53 TLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TLK has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 TLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 TLK find?
LR53 TLK passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly binding.

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