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Audi TT

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,189 cc

LS53 NKWMOT history

LS53 NKW is a blue petrol Audi TT first used on 25 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2020 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 150,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2023.

LS53 NKW blue Audi TT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi TT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2020
Mileage
150,571 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NKW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
TT
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2020
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS53 NKW was last recorded at 150,571 miles on 25 Feb 2023, 200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,371 miles · 1 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
200 miles
Average per year
6,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,571 miles
  • 2019 – 150,371 miles
  • 2018 – 150,129 miles
  • 2017 – 149,958 miles
  • 2016 – 144,788 miles
  • 2015 – 143,173 miles
  • 2014 – 140,116 miles
  • 2013 – 137,354 miles
  • 2012 – 127,642 miles
  • 2011 – 110,373 miles
  • 2010 – 91,017 miles
  • 2009 – 60,571 miles
  • 2006 – 44,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,571 miles
  • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

What MOT failures 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear tyres cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,571 miles (+200)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,571 miles
    Test number
    395105063547
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  2. Pass150,371 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    150,371 miles
    Test number
    403752063455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,129 miles (+171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    150,129 miles
    Test number
    942773235879
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear both sides cracked

  4. Pass149,958 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    149,958 miles
    Test number
    495593396223
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked

  5. Fail149,958 miles (+5,170)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,958 miles
    Test number
    310006847245
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked

  6. Pass144,788 miles (+1,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    144,788 miles
    Test number
    333689341446
    • AdvisoryWishbone bushes slightly perished-x2 top mounts slight lift

  7. Pass143,173 miles (+3,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    143,173 miles
    Test number
    698052055172
    • NoteX2 front tyres edges worn low-exhaust and mountings corroded-x2 rear coil springs corroded-x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift and noisy-n/s/f outter cv boot grease visible, no hole present

  8. Pass140,116 miles (+2,762)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    140,116 miles
    Test number
    987247494064
    • NoteX2 rear coil springs corroded-n/s/f/ cv boot grease visible no hole present-n/s/f/ tyre low and edges low-

  9. Pass137,354 miles (+9,712)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    137,354 miles
    Test number
    875270303137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,642 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    127,642 miles
    Test number
    497294182152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteSlight movement steering

  11. Fail127,642 miles (+17,269)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,642 miles
    Test number
    717374482164
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteSlight movement steering

  12. Pass110,373 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    110,373 miles
    Test number
    328185041143
    • NoteFront number plate slight deteriorated
    • NoteSliht play steering

  13. Fail110,373 miles (+19,356)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,373 miles
    Test number
    219875741466
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate slight deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cuts on sidewall
    • NoteSliht play steering

  14. Pass91,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    91,017 miles
    Test number
    904233330197
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail146,370 km4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,370 km
    Test number
    513295720167
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass60,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,571 miles
    Test number
    273730629100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,571 miles (+16,129)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,571 miles
    Test number
    473840829111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass44,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,442 miles
    Test number
    322469096463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NKW

Does LS53 NKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NKW expired on 11 Mar 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NKW?
The MOT on LS53 NKW expired on 11 Mar 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NKW done?
LS53 NKW was recorded at 150,571 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2023, an average of 6,497 miles a year.
Has LS53 NKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NKW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 NKW 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 NKW find?
LS53 NKW failed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 8 advisories: rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both; front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded caliper, and 10 more.

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