
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
Pass92,601 miles (+3,491)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 92,601 miles
- Test number
- 396809199022
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass88,534 miles (+891)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 88,534 miles
- Test number
- 372464259941
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass85,339 miles (+1,965)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 85,339 miles
- Test number
- 567419128380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,374 miles (+4,033)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 83,374 miles
- Test number
- 411021097706
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass68,465 miles (+4,332)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 68,465 miles
- Test number
- 326641354273
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
Pass43,516 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 43,516 miles
- Test number
- 722194250282
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass36,255 miles (+6,518)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 36,255 miles
- Test number
- 404441459296
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass23,171 miles (+8,943)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 23,171 miles
- Test number
- 692410357267
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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