# SP53HTF — AUDI A4 MOT History & Vehicle Check

SP53HTF is a Silver AUDI A4, Diesel (2496cc), first registered 2004-01-05. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SP53HTF — 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 | SP53HTF |
| Make | AUDI |
| Model | A4 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 2496cc |
| First registered | 2004-01-05 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2022-10-09 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 22
- Passes: 16
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 72.73%
- Total defects recorded: 43

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-10 13:23:23 | PASSED | 131,341 MI | 2022-10-09 00:00:00 |
| 2021-10-10 13:23:22 | FAILED | 131,341 MI | — |
| 2020-10-07 14:04:03 | PASSED | 129,579 MI | 2021-10-06 00:00:00 |
| 2020-10-06 08:23:20 | FAILED | 129,579 MI | — |
| 2019-10-04 12:42:21 | PASSED | 126,191 MI | 2020-10-03 00:00:00 |
| 2019-10-02 09:36:55 | FAILED | 126,188 MI | — |
| 2018-09-03 08:32:19 | PASSED | 120,706 MI | 2019-09-02 00:00:00 |
| 2018-08-28 14:12:49 | FAILED | 120,706 MI | — |
| 2017-08-25 11:52:43 | PASSED | 114,811 MI | 2018-08-27 00:00:00 |
| 2016-08-05 10:54:59 | PASSED | 113,802 MI | 2017-08-27 00:00:00 |
| 2015-08-28 16:19:57 | PASSED | 103,185 MI | 2016-08-27 00:00:00 |
| 2014-11-12 08:37:00 | PASSED | 98,918 MI | 2015-11-25 00:00:00 |
| 2013-11-26 12:50:21 | PASSED | 95,856 MI | 2014-11-25 00:00:00 |
| 2012-10-27 09:47:44 | PASSED | 87,583 MI | 2013-11-24 00:00:00 |
| 2012-10-26 12:07:43 | FAILED | 87,582 MI | — |
| 2011-11-25 12:01:27 | PASSED | 79,966 MI | 2012-11-24 00:00:00 |
| 2011-01-04 15:40:57 | PASSED | 71,456 MI | 2012-01-14 00:00:00 |
| 2010-01-15 16:43:24 | PASSED | 58,512 MI | 2011-01-14 00:00:00 |
| 2010-01-15 14:45:49 | FAILED | 58,512 MI | — |
| 2008-12-19 11:10:16 | PASSED | 46,976 MI | 2010-01-05 00:00:00 |
| 2007-12-12 10:55:27 | PASSED | 37,293 MI | 2009-01-05 00:00:00 |
| 2006-12-27 16:18:23 | PASSED | 28,020 MI | 2008-01-05 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2021-10-10 13:23:23 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

**2021-10-10 13:23:22 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

**2020-10-07 14:04:03 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: 3rd brake light not working
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

**2020-10-06 08:23:20 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: 3rd brake light not working
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

**2019-10-02 09:36:55 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

**2018-09-03 08:32:19 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

**2018-08-28 14:12:49 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Fuel hose leaking from injector pos run off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

**2016-08-05 10:54:59 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear coil springs corroded
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2014-11-12 08:37:00 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

**2013-11-26 12:50:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2012-10-27 09:47:44 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: SRS Lamp iluminated.

**2012-10-26 12:07:43 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- USER ENTERED: SRS Lamp iluminated.

**2011-11-25 12:01:27 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

**2011-01-04 15:40:57 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2010-01-15 14:45:49 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

**2007-12-12 10:55:27 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SP53HTF is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SP53HTF. 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.
