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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LD53 UGOMOT history

LD53 UGO is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 9 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LD53 UGO blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,358 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 UGO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 UGO was last recorded at 77,358 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2015: 34,306 miles, lower than 34,718 miles on 7 Nov 2015.

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
77,356 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,358 miles
  • 2025 – 58,817 miles
  • 2024 – 49,922 miles
  • 2023 – 47,908 miles
  • 2022 – 45,761 miles
  • 2021 – 43,878 miles
  • 2019 – 42,629 miles
  • 2018 – 38,940 miles
  • 2016 – 36,452 miles
  • 2015 – 34,306 miles
  • 2014 – 31,211 miles
  • 2013 – 28,398 miles
  • 2012 – 24,822 miles
  • 2011 – 22,477 miles
  • 2010 – 20,025 miles
  • 2009 – 17,417 miles
  • 2008 – 14,120 miles
  • 2007 – 11,525 miles
  • 2006 – 8,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,358 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,358 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,358 miles
    Test number
    143353064023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail77,356 miles (+18,539)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,356 miles
    Test number
    799034903752
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,817 miles (+8,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,817 miles
    Test number
    878555544775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass49,922 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,922 miles
    Test number
    578191958795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,908 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    47,908 miles
    Test number
    475193888090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,761 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    45,761 miles
    Test number
    678837070260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,878 miles (+1,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,878 miles
    Test number
    479947181611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass42,629 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,629 miles
    Test number
    427028429219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,997 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,997 miles
    Test number
    374935168204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,940 miles
    Test number
    759941972452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,940 miles (+2,488)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,940 miles
    Test number
    479712094609
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Pass36,452 miles (+2,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,452 miles
    Test number
    295977963186
    • AdvisoryFront both
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing
  13. Pass34,306 miles (-412)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,306 miles
    Test number
    337681166216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,718 miles (+3,507)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,718 miles
    Test number
    681317142773
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  15. Pass31,211 miles (+2,813)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,211 miles
    Test number
    815032014390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edge.
  16. Pass28,398 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,398 miles
    Test number
    627562413305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,382 miles (+304)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,382 miles
    Test number
    279414803312
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
  18. Fail28,078 miles (+3,256)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,078 miles
    Test number
    868169783222
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  19. Pass24,822 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    24,822 miles
    Test number
    575194892282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,477 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,477 miles
    Test number
    768657121391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,025 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,025 miles
    Test number
    393720170279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,417 miles (+3,297)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,417 miles
    Test number
    504596989223
    • NoteAirbag light on dash
  23. Pass14,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,120 miles
    Test number
    553377978253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,120 miles (+2,595)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,120 miles
    Test number
    881047778228
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass11,525 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    11,525 miles
    Test number
    793835797280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail11,521 miles (+2,668)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,521 miles
    Test number
    392182597277
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  27. Pass8,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    8,853 miles
    Test number
    554653586287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 UGO

Does LD53 UGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 UGO is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 UGO?
The MOT on LD53 UGO is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 UGO done?
LD53 UGO was recorded at 77,358 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,524 miles a year.
Has LD53 UGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 UGO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 UGO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 UGO find?
LD53 UGO passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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