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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 FRDMOT history

LS53 FRD is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 7 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 212,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LS53 FRD grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
212,576 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 FRD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 FRD was last recorded at 212,576 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,576 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,576 miles
  • 2025 – 209,655 miles
  • 2024 – 203,912 miles
  • 2023 – 195,441 miles
  • 2022 – 187,848 miles
  • 2021 – 179,599 miles
  • 2020 – 172,664 miles
  • 2018 – 164,987 miles
  • 2017 – 155,311 miles
  • 2016 – 144,091 miles
  • 2015 – 134,543 miles
  • 2014 – 126,103 miles
  • 2013 – 117,182 miles
  • 2012 – 103,647 miles
  • 2011 – 83,015 miles
  • 2010 – 72,574 miles
  • 2009 – 62,342 miles
  • 2008 – 49,897 miles
  • 2007 – 42,676 miles
  • 2006 – 35,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,576 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder trays covering partsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some of the underside of the vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    212,576 miles
    Test number
    170840864419
    • AdvisoryUnder trays covering parts

  2. Fail212,576 miles (+2,921)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,576 miles
    Test number
    554140667143
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested sized up (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays covering parts

  3. Pass209,655 miles (+5,743)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    209,655 miles
    Test number
    379931662903
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass203,912 miles (+8,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    203,912 miles
    Test number
    499392253783
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass195,441 miles (+7,593)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    195,441 miles
    Test number
    398694417166
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass187,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    187,848 miles
    Test number
    575850201629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail187,848 miles (+8,249)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,848 miles
    Test number
    457615879628
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass179,599 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    179,599 miles
    Test number
    799633823435
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some of the underside of the vehicle

  9. Fail179,593 miles (+6,929)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,593 miles
    Test number
    544852348779
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some of the underside of the vehicle

  10. Pass172,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,664 miles
    Test number
    700989985250
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail172,664 miles (+7,677)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,664 miles
    Test number
    626472589832
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass164,987 miles (+9,676)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    164,987 miles
    Test number
    814593950851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass155,311 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    155,311 miles
    Test number
    632828458095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail155,306 miles (+11,215)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,306 miles
    Test number
    749689356425
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass144,091 miles (+9,548)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    144,091 miles
    Test number
    283770165979
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass134,543 miles (+8,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    134,543 miles
    Test number
    500121820089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail126,103 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,103 miles
    Test number
    499782744347
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass126,103 miles (+8,921)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    126,103 miles
    Test number
    668792044361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,182 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,182 miles
    Test number
    219504843336
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass117,182 miles (+13,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    117,182 miles
    Test number
    556414143317
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass103,647 miles (+20,632)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,647 miles
    Test number
    208547942320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,015 miles (+10,441)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,015 miles
    Test number
    898178941362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,574 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,574 miles
    Test number
    802400350390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  24. Fail72,574 miles (+10,232)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,574 miles
    Test number
    962490350347
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  25. Pass62,342 miles (+12,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,342 miles
    Test number
    652029049335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,897 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,897 miles
    Test number
    264802658342
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Fail49,897 miles (+7,221)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,897 miles
    Test number
    892382258384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass42,676 miles (+6,728)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    42,676 miles
    Test number
    361412557398
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake pad are quite low

  29. Pass35,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    35,948 miles
    Test number
    442054256488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 FRD

Does LS53 FRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 FRD is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 FRD?
The MOT on LS53 FRD is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 FRD done?
LS53 FRD was recorded at 212,576 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 9,243 miles a year.
Has LS53 FRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 FRD has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 FRD 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 FRD find?
LS53 FRD passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: under trays covering parts.

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