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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,189 cc

LB53 MHAMOT history

LB53 MHA is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 8 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
158,970 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 MHA was last recorded at 158,970 miles on 4 Oct 2025, 1,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,422 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,548 miles
Average per year
7,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,970 miles
  • 2023 – 143,172 miles
  • 2022 – 141,993 miles
  • 2021 – 122,106 miles
  • 2019 – 108,528 miles
  • 2018 – 94,359 miles
  • 2017 – 86,287 miles
  • 2016 – 79,263 miles
  • 2015 – 73,359 miles
  • 2014 – 65,857 miles
  • 2013 – 56,807 miles
  • 2012 – 50,578 miles
  • 2011 – 44,166 miles
  • 2010 – 37,052 miles
  • 2009 – 31,911 miles
  • 2008 – 24,404 miles
  • 2006 – 16,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,970 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,970 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,970 miles
    Test number
    776815521158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,422 miles (+14,250)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,422 miles
    Test number
    188808077241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,172 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,172 miles
    Test number
    218686168570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,993 miles (+19,887)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,993 miles
    Test number
    333423748896
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,106 miles (+13,578)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,106 miles
    Test number
    795056722650
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,528 miles
    Test number
    680641770568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail108,528 miles (+14,169)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,528 miles
    Test number
    307604158273
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,359 miles (+8,072)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,359 miles
    Test number
    988068804429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,287 miles (+7,024)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,287 miles
    Test number
    871308888944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,263 miles (+5,904)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,263 miles
    Test number
    741274005084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,359 miles (+7,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,359 miles
    Test number
    218632785116
    • NoteOffside rear brake sticking slightly.

  12. Pass65,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,857 miles
    Test number
    379067774110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,856 miles (+9,049)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,856 miles
    Test number
    626977774164
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass56,807 miles (+6,229)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,807 miles
    Test number
    749368873104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,578 miles (+6,412)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,578 miles
    Test number
    825859872190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,166 miles (+7,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,166 miles
    Test number
    729194411046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass37,052 miles (+5,141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,052 miles
    Test number
    171288210497
    • NoteEnsine management fault light on

  18. Pass31,911 miles (+7,507)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,911 miles
    Test number
    543125619099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,404 miles (+7,414)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,404 miles
    Test number
    603299608050
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass16,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,990 miles
    Test number
    170471626387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 MHA

Does LB53 MHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 MHA expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MHA?
The MOT on LB53 MHA expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 MHA done?
LB53 MHA was recorded at 158,970 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2025, an average of 7,520 miles a year.
Has LB53 MHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MHA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 MHA 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 LB53 MHA find?
LB53 MHA passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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