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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

LB54 DXFMOT history

LB54 DXF is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 9 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,609 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 DXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 DXF was last recorded at 108,609 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 4,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,006 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,603 miles
Average per year
4,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,609 miles
  • 2025 – 104,006 miles
  • 2024 – 93,042 miles
  • 2023 – 92,425 miles
  • 2022 – 90,379 miles
  • 2021 – 87,972 miles
  • 2020 – 86,538 miles
  • 2019 – 85,381 miles
  • 2018 – 81,243 miles
  • 2017 – 78,175 miles
  • 2016 – 74,707 miles
  • 2015 – 69,386 miles
  • 2014 – 64,233 miles
  • 2013 – 61,186 miles
  • 2012 – 56,100 miles
  • 2011 – 50,595 miles
  • 2010 – 45,266 miles
  • 2009 – 38,125 miles
  • 2008 – 31,896 miles
  • 2007 – 24,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,609 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Stone chip in screen

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Os front side repeater lens cover is missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,609 miles (+4,603)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,609 miles
    Test number
    463515259910
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass104,006 miles (+85)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,006 miles
    Test number
    751506099734
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail103,921 miles (+10,879)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,921 miles
    Test number
    629718645440
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low & offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass93,042 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,042 miles
    Test number
    602419969066
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOs front side repeater lens cover is missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in screen

  5. Fail93,038 miles (+613)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,038 miles
    Test number
    783210499425
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 1.05 Achieved 1.42 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOs front side repeater lens cover is missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in screen

  6. Pass92,425 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,425 miles
    Test number
    618088960521
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Os hid washer jet is missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOs front outer cv boot is weeping grease from clip area
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in screen

  7. Fail92,421 miles (+2,042)2 dangerous2 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,421 miles
    Test number
    943185987934
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both boots are detached from spring clips (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Os hid washer jet is missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOs front outer cv boot is weeping grease from clip area
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in screen

  8. Pass90,379 miles (+2,407)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,379 miles
    Test number
    451583906410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Cv boot losing grease, still fully secured
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight washer not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked on sidewall and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Cv boot losing grease, still fully secured
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured and cover missing (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass87,972 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,972 miles
    Test number
    101337680005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail87,968 miles (+1,430)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,968 miles
    Test number
    439084872269
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass86,538 miles (+1,157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,538 miles
    Test number
    479146482658
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes are starting to crack
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs are slightly corroded at base
    • AdvisoryOs front side repeater lens is missing
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass85,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    987191340475
    • AdvisoryCoil springs at rear slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNs rear tyre is perishing

  13. Fail85,381 miles (+4,138)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    769101387602
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs at rear slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNs front outer cv boot is weeping slightly
    • AdvisoryNs rear tyre is perishing
    • AdvisoryVehicle failed first smoke test

  14. Pass81,243 miles (+3,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,243 miles
    Test number
    204950976974
    • AdvisoryN\s front cv gaiter in crease of grease
    • AdvisoryO\s door mirrow oils goin

  15. Pass78,175 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,175 miles
    Test number
    682724372607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail78,175 miles (+3,468)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,175 miles
    Test number
    508485646800
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft inner gaiter torn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass74,707 miles (+5,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,707 miles
    Test number
    289435766941
    • AdvisoryNs outer cv boot is perishing

  18. Pass69,386 miles (+5,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,386 miles
    Test number
    492784734893
    • AdvisoryOs front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall [[225/45/17/94y/avon]

  19. Pass64,233 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,233 miles
    Test number
    937650914323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,186 miles (+5,086)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,186 miles
    Test number
    815351813317
    • NoteBoth front tyres have worn on inner extreme edges [225/45/17w] require replacement
    • NoteOs rear tyre tread is cracking and has worn unevenly requires replacement
    • NoteWheel alignment will be required

  21. Pass56,100 miles (+5,505)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,100 miles
    Test number
    809392422360
    • NoteOs rear tyre tread has uneven wear and tread is cracking

  22. Pass50,595 miles (+5,329)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,595 miles
    Test number
    436875101472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,266 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,266 miles
    Test number
    904203610300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,114 miles (+6,989)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,114 miles
    Test number
    902795700377
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass38,125 miles (+6,229)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,125 miles
    Test number
    274739309352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,896 miles (+6,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,896 miles
    Test number
    272211918339
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass24,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,923 miles
    Test number
    854446027305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 DXF

Does LB54 DXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 DXF is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 DXF?
The MOT on LB54 DXF is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 DXF done?
LB54 DXF was recorded at 108,609 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,434 miles a year.
Has LB54 DXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 DXF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 DXF 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 LB54 DXF find?
LB54 DXF passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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