# SP53HKA — AUDI A4 MOT History & Vehicle Check

SP53HKA is a Blue AUDI A4, Petrol (1781cc), first registered 2003-10-08. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SP53HKA — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | SP53HKA |
| Make | AUDI |
| Model | A4 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1781cc |
| First registered | 2003-10-08 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2020-02-03 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 18
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 5
- Pass rate: 72.22%
- Total defects recorded: 57

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-01 17:20:00 | PASSED | 100,192 MI | 2020-02-03 00:00:00 |
| 2018-02-03 09:25:07 | PASSED | 92,357 MI | 2019-02-03 00:00:00 |
| 2018-02-01 12:35:31 | FAILED | 92,353 MI | — |
| 2017-02-04 09:09:58 | PASSED | 88,883 MI | 2018-02-03 00:00:00 |
| 2016-01-27 19:01:50 | PASSED | 83,758 MI | 2017-01-26 00:00:00 |
| 2014-12-01 09:37:21 | PASSED | 74,505 MI | 2015-12-02 00:00:00 |
| 2014-11-29 11:21:08 | FAILED | 74,504 MI | — |
| 2013-12-03 17:48:12 | PASSED | 65,677 MI | 2014-12-02 00:00:00 |
| 2013-12-03 15:16:06 | FAILED | 65,677 MI | — |
| 2012-11-17 08:59:13 | PASSED | 60,384 MI | 2013-11-23 00:00:00 |
| 2011-11-24 10:48:27 | PASSED | 54,380 MI | 2012-11-23 00:00:00 |
| 2011-11-24 10:48:27 | FAILED | 54,380 MI | — |
| 2010-11-19 15:15:00 | PASSED | 47,527 MI | 2011-11-18 00:00:00 |
| 2009-10-13 10:32:38 | PASSED | 44,125 MI | 2010-10-12 00:00:00 |
| 2009-01-13 14:13:21 | PASSED | 42,535 MI | 2010-01-12 00:00:00 |
| 2007-10-10 13:21:24 | PASSED | 36,644 MI | 2008-10-09 00:00:00 |
| 2007-10-08 16:18:36 | FAILED | 36,639 MI | — |
| 2006-10-08 12:26:32 | PASSED | 30,201 MI | 2007-10-08 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2019-02-01 17:20:00 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

**2018-02-01 12:35:31 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

**2017-02-04 09:09:58 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: oil leak under engine
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

**2014-12-01 09:37:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2014-11-29 11:21:08 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2013-12-03 17:48:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2013-12-03 15:16:06 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2012-11-17 08:59:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2011-11-24 10:48:27 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Battery insecure
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2011-11-24 10:48:27 (FAILED)**

- USER ENTERED: Battery insecure
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

**2007-10-08 16:18:36 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SP53HKA is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SP53HKA. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.