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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,393 cc

LS53 NLKMOT history

LS53 NLK is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 196,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.

LS53 NLK blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2025
Mileage
196,303 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NLK was last recorded at 196,303 miles on 11 Mar 2024, 3,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,117 miles · 10 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,186 miles
Average per year
10,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,303 miles
  • 2023 – 193,117 miles
  • 2021 – 190,846 miles
  • 2020 – 185,536 miles
  • 2019 – 176,742 miles
  • 2018 – 169,655 miles
  • 2017 – 165,748 miles
  • 2016 – 159,594 miles
  • 2015 – 150,928 miles
  • 2014 – 149,790 miles
  • 2013 – 135,773 miles
  • 2012 – 117,927 miles
  • 2011 – 101,120 miles
  • 2010 – 84,427 miles
  • 2009 – 64,053 miles
  • 2008 – 44,595 miles
  • 2007 – 19,764 miles
  • 2006 – 12,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,303 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass196,303 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    196,303 miles
    Test number
    851628976138
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail196,302 miles (+3,185)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,302 miles
    Test number
    965192172938
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass193,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    193,117 miles
    Test number
    939703413690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail193,117 miles (+2,271)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,117 miles
    Test number
    409526385095
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass190,846 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    190,846 miles
    Test number
    901929988726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail190,841 miles (+5,305)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,841 miles
    Test number
    711760177481
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass185,536 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    185,536 miles
    Test number
    444086056588
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail185,536 miles (+8,794)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,536 miles
    Test number
    688909557191
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass176,742 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    176,742 miles
    Test number
    445839647020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail176,742 miles (+7,087)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,742 miles
    Test number
    493086465922
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag warning lamp illuminated (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag warning lamp iluminated (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass169,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    169,655 miles
    Test number
    938382320354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail169,655 miles (+3,907)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,655 miles
    Test number
    241691949416
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective warning lamp on (5.4.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass165,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    165,748 miles
    Test number
    940818950871
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail165,748 miles (+6,154)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,748 miles
    Test number
    513265946841
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass159,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    159,594 miles
    Test number
    576076666575
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail159,594 miles (+8,666)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,594 miles
    Test number
    157606494026
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass150,928 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    150,928 miles
    Test number
    366595125178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass149,790 miles (+14,017)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    149,790 miles
    Test number
    555366394251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine man light on

  19. Fail135,773 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,773 miles
    Test number
    406539183250
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteUndertrays impeding assesment of underside

  20. Pass135,773 miles (+17,846)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    135,773 miles
    Test number
    766579783282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteUndertrays impeding assesment of underside

  21. Pass117,927 miles (+16,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    117,927 miles
    Test number
    185971402357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass101,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,120 miles
    Test number
    206181601364
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail101,120 miles (+16,693)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,120 miles
    Test number
    135811801383
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass84,427 miles (+20,374)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,427 miles
    Test number
    282618290208
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing

  25. Pass64,053 miles (+19,458)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,053 miles
    Test number
    723274399237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,595 miles (+24,831)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,595 miles
    Test number
    454851308419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,764 miles (+6,796)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,764 miles
    Test number
    394686057433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    12,968 miles
    Test number
    510324186213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 NLK

Does LS53 NLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NLK expired on 10 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NLK?
The MOT on LS53 NLK expired on 10 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NLK done?
LS53 NLK was recorded at 196,303 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2024, an average of 10,527 miles a year.
Has LS53 NLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NLK has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 NLK 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 NLK find?
LS53 NLK passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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