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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 FOPMOT history

LS53 FOP is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 145,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LS53 FOP blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
145,726 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 FOP
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
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 FOP was last recorded at 145,726 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,566 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
160 miles
Average per year
6,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,726 miles
  • 2024 – 145,566 miles
  • 2023 – 145,544 miles
  • 2022 – 144,051 miles
  • 2021 – 137,629 miles
  • 2020 – 130,973 miles
  • 2019 – 129,995 miles
  • 2018 – 127,338 miles
  • 2017 – 120,632 miles
  • 2016 – 110,963 miles
  • 2015 – 101,670 miles
  • 2014 – 95,202 miles
  • 2013 – 92,408 miles
  • 2012 – 86,384 miles
  • 2011 – 80,788 miles
  • 2010 – 70,082 miles
  • 2009 – 58,391 miles
  • 2008 – 46,424 miles
  • 2007 – 35,816 miles
  • 2006 – 26,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,726 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,726 miles (+160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    145,726 miles
    Test number
    464010062120
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,566 miles (+22)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    145,566 miles
    Test number
    465745026100
    • MinorOffside 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))

  3. Fail145,544 miles (+1,493)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,544 miles
    Test number
    770678202593
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,051 miles (+6,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,051 miles
    Test number
    781915710441
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front suspension (front) lower arms outer mounting bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front suspension anti-roll bar drop links lower bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.

  5. Pass137,629 miles (+6,656)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,629 miles
    Test number
    925385487311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass130,973 miles (+978)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,973 miles
    Test number
    224551532694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive very slight suspect rocker gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,995 miles
    Test number
    174993377231
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail129,991 miles (+2,653)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,991 miles
    Test number
    669397772356
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,338 miles (+6,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,338 miles
    Test number
    752743862657
    • 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 (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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,632 miles (+220)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,632 miles
    Test number
    123448570017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail120,412 miles (+9,449)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,412 miles
    Test number
    703087208892
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass110,963 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,963 miles
    Test number
    150959586189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,887 miles (+9,217)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,887 miles
    Test number
    694896494403
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

  14. Pass101,670 miles (+6,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,670 miles
    Test number
    934742257287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass95,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,202 miles
    Test number
    385576674452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,198 miles (+2,790)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,198 miles
    Test number
    668206474247
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  17. Pass92,408 miles (+6,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,408 miles
    Test number
    928419663217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass86,384 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,384 miles
    Test number
    388090892490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,378 miles (+5,590)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,378 miles
    Test number
    687909782275
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  20. Fail80,788 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,788 miles
    Test number
    419763071293
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass80,788 miles (+10,706)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,788 miles
    Test number
    766913271286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,082 miles (+11,691)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,082 miles
    Test number
    311994790458
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth sides rear tyres are on wear band namely 1.6mm min tread

  23. Pass58,391 miles (+11,967)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,391 miles
    Test number
    660673299239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,424 miles
    Test number
    231252388299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,424 miles (+10,608)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,424 miles
    Test number
    953372188295
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail35,816 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,816 miles
    Test number
    292418387253
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass35,816 miles (+9,637)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,816 miles
    Test number
    344198087453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,179 miles
    Test number
    741974086233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail26,177 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,177 miles
    Test number
    343174486200
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS53 FOP

Does LS53 FOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 FOP is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 FOP?
The MOT on LS53 FOP is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 FOP done?
LS53 FOP was recorded at 145,726 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 6,032 miles a year.
Has LS53 FOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 FOP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 FOP 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 LS53 FOP find?
LS53 FOP passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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