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Audi A4

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 VSVMOT history

LS53 VSV is a black diesel Audi A4 first used on 24 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 219,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2023.

LS53 VSV black Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2024
Mileage
219,169 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VSV was last recorded at 219,169 miles on 21 Dec 2023, 11,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,415 miles · 5 May 2022
Between the last two tests
11,754 miles
Average per year
8,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 219,169 miles
  • 2022 – 207,415 miles
  • 2020 – 196,591 miles
  • 2016 – 169,397 miles
  • 2014 – 156,219 miles
  • 2013 – 153,125 miles
  • 2012 – 142,023 miles
  • 2011 – 131,085 miles
  • 2010 – 121,768 miles
  • 2009 – 112,729 miles
  • 2008 – 101,491 miles
  • 2007 – 89,623 miles
  • 2006 – 78,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,169 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak around engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass219,169 miles (+11,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    219,169 miles
    Test number
    453311822342
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded

  2. Pass207,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    207,415 miles
    Test number
    713376435009
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail207,415 miles (+10,824)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,415 miles
    Test number
    956158724447
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass196,591 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    196,591 miles
    Test number
    179493821015
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail196,590 miles (+27,193)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,590 miles
    Test number
    946383417988
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass169,397 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    169,397 miles
    Test number
    103667776395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak around engine area

  7. Fail169,378 miles (+13,159)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,378 miles
    Test number
    648389838414
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak around engine area

  8. Pass156,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    156,219 miles
    Test number
    665453034237
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail156,219 miles (+3,094)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,219 miles
    Test number
    767982034268
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass153,125 miles (+11,102)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    153,125 miles
    Test number
    716649453214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight movement detected in offside front steering or suspension joint-unable to fully accertain or pinpoint

  11. Pass142,023 miles (+10,938)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    142,023 miles
    Test number
    336368052259
    • NoteBoth front flexi brake hoses deteriorating
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing thin on edges
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing thin on edges
    • NoteSlight bind o/s rear brake
    • NotePossible slight movement in o/s track rod end

  12. Pass131,085 miles (+9,317)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    131,085 miles
    Test number
    598480661265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    121,768 miles
    Test number
    160977640288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail121,768 miles (+9,039)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,768 miles
    Test number
    164547640285
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

  15. Fail112,729 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,729 miles
    Test number
    300771769435
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Pass112,729 miles (+11,238)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    112,729 miles
    Test number
    304581069251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Pass101,491 miles (+11,868)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    101,491 miles
    Test number
    331606758409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,623 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    89,623 miles
    Test number
    623651467251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,603 miles (+11,137)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,603 miles
    Test number
    794987357201
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass78,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    78,466 miles
    Test number
    530241066270
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LS53 VSV

Does LS53 VSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 VSV expired on 20 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VSV?
The MOT on LS53 VSV expired on 20 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 VSV done?
LS53 VSV was recorded at 219,169 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2023, an average of 8,154 miles a year.
Has LS53 VSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VSV has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 VSV 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 VSV find?
LS53 VSV passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: front exhaust silencer slightly loose; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; both front wings corroded.

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