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Audi A4

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,393 cc

LS53 VSMMOT history

LS53 VSM is a blue petrol Audi A4 first used on 17 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LS53 VSM blue Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
99,298 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VSM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,393 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VSM was last recorded at 99,298 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 2,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,260 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,038 miles
Average per year
4,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,298 miles
  • 2025 – 97,260 miles
  • 2024 – 97,217 miles
  • 2023 – 97,176 miles
  • 2022 – 97,041 miles
  • 2021 – 96,281 miles
  • 2020 – 94,484 miles
  • 2019 – 91,692 miles
  • 2018 – 83,753 miles
  • 2017 – 76,879 miles
  • 2016 – 67,826 miles
  • 2015 – 56,137 miles
  • 2014 – 47,553 miles
  • 2013 – 35,996 miles
  • 2012 – 22,679 miles
  • 2011 – 11,359 miles
  • 2010 – 11,353 miles
  • 2009 – 11,343 miles
  • 2008 – 11,110 miles
  • 2007 – 9,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,298 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,298 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    99,298 miles
    Test number
    809446183546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,291 miles (+2,031)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,291 miles
    Test number
    458653682498
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,260 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,260 miles
    Test number
    500813716960
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail97,254 miles (+37)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,254 miles
    Test number
    999856378220
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Hazard warning lamps inoperative both sides (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,217 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,217 miles
    Test number
    936150550279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail97,176 miles (+135)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,176 miles
    Test number
    969988946482
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass97,041 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,041 miles
    Test number
    302427201074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,281 miles (+1,797)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,281 miles
    Test number
    396282347972
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass94,484 miles (+2,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,484 miles
    Test number
    815363025726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,692 miles (+7,939)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,692 miles
    Test number
    243566785848
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust sleeve's rusty and thin
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass83,753 miles (+6,874)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,753 miles
    Test number
    298929025413
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass76,879 miles (+9,053)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,879 miles
    Test number
    528405775807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamps rusting

  13. Pass67,826 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,826 miles
    Test number
    910412081927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,794 miles (+11,657)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,794 miles
    Test number
    416904730035
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass56,137 miles (+8,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,137 miles
    Test number
    919893219276
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyrtes worn on inner edges

  16. Pass47,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,553 miles
    Test number
    816059374296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail47,553 miles (+11,557)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,553 miles
    Test number
    388866574472
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass35,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,996 miles
    Test number
    166394973204
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail35,996 miles (+13,317)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,996 miles
    Test number
    118474573220
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass22,679 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,679 miles
    Test number
    116980872293
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail22,679 miles (+11,320)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,679 miles
    Test number
    156220872272
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail11,359 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,359 miles
    Test number
    175262271207
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass11,359 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    11,359 miles
    Test number
    346522271231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,353 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    11,353 miles
    Test number
    673162300198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,343 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    11,343 miles
    Test number
    672207959045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,110 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,110 miles
    Test number
    131027918444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    9,183 miles
    Test number
    580901337026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VSM

Does LS53 VSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VSM is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VSM?
The MOT on LS53 VSM is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VSM done?
LS53 VSM was recorded at 99,298 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 4,697 miles a year.
Has LS53 VSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VSM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS53 VSM 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 VSM find?
LS53 VSM passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear arm bush; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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