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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LD03 WJLMOT history

LD03 WJL is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 15 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2025.

LD03 WJL black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2025
Mileage
134,197 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 WJL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD03 WJL was last recorded at 134,197 miles on 1 Feb 2025, 7,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Apr 2006: 30,371 miles, lower than 39,031 miles on 14 Mar 2006.
  • 25 Apr 2015: 52,094 miles, lower than 52,652 miles on 18 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,521 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
7,676 miles
Average per year
5,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,197 miles
  • 2024 – 126,521 miles
  • 2023 – 117,715 miles
  • 2022 – 109,279 miles
  • 2021 – 101,015 miles
  • 2020 – 91,628 miles
  • 2019 – 84,585 miles
  • 2018 – 77,017 miles
  • 2017 – 66,178 miles
  • 2016 – 53,299 miles
  • 2015 – 53,094 miles
  • 2014 – 52,652 miles
  • 2013 – 51,417 miles
  • 2012 – 50,437 miles
  • 2011 – 47,623 miles
  • 2010 – 46,415 miles
  • 2009 – 42,902 miles
  • 2008 – 37,387 miles
  • 2007 – 32,955 miles
  • 2006 – 30,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,197 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,197 miles (+7,676)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,197 miles
    Test number
    270771288239
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,521 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,521 miles
    Test number
    293885055663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,519 miles (+8,804)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,519 miles
    Test number
    939367559864
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass117,715 miles (+8,436)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,715 miles
    Test number
    285556873595
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass109,279 miles (+8,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,279 miles
    Test number
    194116518871
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass101,015 miles (+9,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,015 miles
    Test number
    375972328439
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass91,628 miles (+7,043)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,628 miles
    Test number
    856938807240
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass84,585 miles (+7,568)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,585 miles
    Test number
    197507367951
    • AdvisoryExhaust support bracket broken middle section
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass77,017 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,017 miles
    Test number
    865769783144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,943 miles (+10,765)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,943 miles
    Test number
    944519206136
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass66,178 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,178 miles
    Test number
    545297298362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust support broke but system still supported
    • AdvisoryFront and rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

  12. Fail66,177 miles (+12,878)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,177 miles
    Test number
    311135695693
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust support broke but system still supported
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront and rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

  13. Pass53,299 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,299 miles
    Test number
    815493708883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,094 miles
    Test number
    277575415465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,094 miles (-558)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,094 miles
    Test number
    808865615142
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass52,652 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,652 miles
    Test number
    617088604181
    • NoteFront brake disc's lipped & corroded on braking surface.
    • NoteNearside & offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & cracked & perishe excessivly.
    • NoteNearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.
    • NoteNearside & offside rear tyre's cracked & perishe up tread edges.
    • NoteOffside front brake flex hose cracked & perishe up.
    • NoteOffside rear indicator light faded up.
    • NoteRear brake disc's corrode on edges.

  17. Fail52,652 miles (+1,235)3 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,652 miles
    Test number
    197808504198
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc's lipped & corroded on braking surface.
    • NoteNearside & offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & cracked & perishe excessivly.
    • NoteNearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.
    • NoteNearside & offside rear tyre's cracked & perishe up tread edges.
    • NoteOffside front brake flex hose cracked & perishe up.
    • NoteOffside rear indicator light faded up.
    • NoteRear brake disc's corrode on edges.

  18. Pass51,417 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,417 miles
    Test number
    997330513105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,437 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,437 miles
    Test number
    605327402137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,623 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,623 miles
    Test number
    146972101119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,415 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,415 miles
    Test number
    453346510155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,902 miles (+5,515)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,902 miles
    Test number
    163079199014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,387 miles
    Test number
    521227188024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,387 miles (+4,432)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,387 miles
    Test number
    880906488083
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass32,955 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,955 miles
    Test number
    923569477042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,371 miles (-8,660)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,371 miles
    Test number
    280128406469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,031 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,031 miles
    Test number
    662973876031
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LD03 WJL

Does LD03 WJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 WJL expired on 4 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 WJL?
The MOT on LD03 WJL expired on 4 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 WJL done?
LD03 WJL was recorded at 134,197 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2025, an average of 5,038 miles a year.
Has LD03 WJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 WJL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD03 WJL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Apr 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 WJL find?
LD03 WJL failed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2025 with 5 major defects: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 2 more.

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