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Audi A4

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,496 cc

LS53 FRLMOT history

LS53 FRL is a blue diesel Audi A4 first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2022.

LS53 FRL blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2023
Mileage
147,600 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 FRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 FRL was last recorded at 147,600 miles on 28 Jan 2022, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,585 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,600 miles
  • 2019 – 141,208 miles
  • 2018 – 127,187 miles
  • 2017 – 119,895 miles
  • 2016 – 106,780 miles
  • 2015 – 96,167 miles
  • 2014 – 77,295 miles
  • 2012 – 69,686 miles
  • 2011 – 57,813 miles
  • 2010 – 53,081 miles
  • 2009 – 46,386 miles
  • 2008 – 41,674 miles
  • 2007 – 34,315 miles
  • 2006 – 25,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,600 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen damage larger than 40mm but does not effect drivers view of the road

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,600 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,600 miles
    Test number
    344707292770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail147,585 miles (+6,377)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,585 miles
    Test number
    674783731239
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass141,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,208 miles
    Test number
    762035631287
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage larger than 40mm but does not effect drivers view of the road

  4. Fail141,208 miles (+14,021)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,208 miles
    Test number
    263896044936
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage larger than 40mm but does not effect drivers view of the road

  5. Pass127,187 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,187 miles
    Test number
    610388788016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on outside edges
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges
    • AdvisoryHead lamps lens deteriorated

  6. Fail127,187 miles (+7,292)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,187 miles
    Test number
    840688326384
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on outside edges
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges
    • AdvisoryHead lamps lens deteriorated

  7. Pass119,895 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    119,895 miles
    Test number
    601581705797
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Buckle plastic damaged (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail119,895 miles (+13,115)1 dangerous3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,895 miles
    Test number
    875693356631
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Buckle plastic damaged (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass106,780 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,780 miles
    Test number
    768076552862
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth head-lamps slight insecure

  10. Fail106,616 miles (+10,449)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,616 miles
    Test number
    170820511854
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth head-lamps slight insecure

  11. Pass96,167 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,167 miles
    Test number
    717978865026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDifferant sized tyres front and rear

  12. Fail96,158 miles (+18,863)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,158 miles
    Test number
    135238565084
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass77,295 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,295 miles
    Test number
    365906484070
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSrs lamp not illuminating

  14. Fail77,295 miles (+7,609)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,295 miles
    Test number
    109536384432
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass69,686 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,686 miles
    Test number
    906968392257
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail69,686 miles (+11,873)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,686 miles
    Test number
    346598692482
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass57,813 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,813 miles
    Test number
    648313961292
    • NoteAs per previous test

  18. Fail57,813 miles (+4,732)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,813 miles
    Test number
    175953961297
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass53,081 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,081 miles
    Test number
    104155730242
    • NoteEngine running fault

  20. Fail53,079 miles (+6,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,079 miles
    Test number
    251285030280
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  21. Pass46,386 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,386 miles
    Test number
    764745209152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,674 miles (+7,359)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,674 miles
    Test number
    714884718275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,315 miles (+8,942)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,315 miles
    Test number
    921087557299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,373 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,373 miles
    Test number
    350443146211
    • NoteOFF SIDE FRONT LOWER TRIM BROKEN

Questions about LS53 FRL

Does LS53 FRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 FRL expired on 27 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 FRL?
The MOT on LS53 FRL expired on 27 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 FRL done?
LS53 FRL was recorded at 147,600 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2022, an average of 7,931 miles a year.
Has LS53 FRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 FRL has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 FRL 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 FRL find?
LS53 FRL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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