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Audi A6

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 NKMMOT history

LS53 NKM is a blue diesel Audi A6 first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LS53 NKM blue Audi A6 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
135,447 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NKM was last recorded at 135,447 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
131,382 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,065 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,447 miles
  • 2025 – 131,382 miles
  • 2024 – 127,131 miles
  • 2023 – 123,671 miles
  • 2022 – 120,077 miles
  • 2021 – 116,795 miles
  • 2020 – 114,178 miles
  • 2019 – 114,015 miles
  • 2018 – 113,828 miles
  • 2017 – 110,760 miles
  • 2016 – 106,224 miles
  • 2015 – 99,242 miles
  • 2014 – 92,288 miles
  • 2013 – 85,413 miles
  • 2012 – 78,627 miles
  • 2011 – 70,649 miles
  • 2010 – 62,193 miles
  • 2009 – 54,347 miles
  • 2008 – 45,865 miles
  • 2007 – 37,068 miles
  • 2006 – 28,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,447 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,447 miles (+4,065)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    135,447 miles
    Test number
    630247366524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass131,382 miles (+4,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,382 miles
    Test number
    399185076871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,131 miles (+3,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,131 miles
    Test number
    578043234877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass123,671 miles (+3,594)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,671 miles
    Test number
    124013130090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass120,077 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,077 miles
    Test number
    454287775904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,795 miles (+2,617)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,795 miles
    Test number
    271617807937
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass114,178 miles (+163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,178 miles
    Test number
    190718281942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass114,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,015 miles
    Test number
    637507235206
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail114,015 miles (+187)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,015 miles
    Test number
    739014131571
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass113,828 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,828 miles
    Test number
    846399751071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,760 miles
    Test number
    381593599242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,760 miles (+4,536)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,760 miles
    Test number
    175183170287
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass106,224 miles (+6,982)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,224 miles
    Test number
    939890341853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,242 miles (+6,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    99,242 miles
    Test number
    723369572561
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass92,288 miles (+6,875)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,288 miles
    Test number
    496320604305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,413 miles (+6,786)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,413 miles
    Test number
    596074193291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,627 miles (+7,978)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,627 miles
    Test number
    975653092215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,649 miles (+8,456)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,649 miles
    Test number
    216534391217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,193 miles (+7,846)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,193 miles
    Test number
    391565390432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,347 miles (+8,482)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    313132609310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,865 miles (+8,797)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,865 miles
    Test number
    941254008395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,068 miles (+8,258)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,068 miles
    Test number
    741564307366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,810 miles
    Test number
    830778096213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NKM

Does LS53 NKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 NKM is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NKM?
The MOT on LS53 NKM is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 NKM done?
LS53 NKM was recorded at 135,447 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has LS53 NKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NKM has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LS53 NKM 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 NKM find?
LS53 NKM passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished, and 4 more.

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