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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,968 cc

LD53 UGWMOT history

LD53 UGW is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 111,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LD53 UGW red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,002 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 UGW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 UGW was last recorded at 111,002 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 1,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,010 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,992 miles
Average per year
5,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,002 miles
  • 2024 – 109,010 miles
  • 2023 – 107,614 miles
  • 2022 – 105,335 miles
  • 2021 – 103,489 miles
  • 2020 – 100,925 miles
  • 2019 – 98,460 miles
  • 2018 – 92,728 miles
  • 2017 – 87,213 miles
  • 2016 – 81,340 miles
  • 2015 – 73,853 miles
  • 2014 – 67,636 miles
  • 2013 – 62,319 miles
  • 2012 – 53,671 miles
  • 2011 – 46,992 miles
  • 2010 – 37,363 miles
  • 2009 – 29,656 miles
  • 2008 – 21,352 miles
  • 2007 – 17,860 miles
  • 2006 – 14,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,002 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Centre exhaust clamp has corrosion ready to burst

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front drop link boots burst

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear wiper blade deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,002 miles (+1,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,002 miles
    Test number
    285407840291
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass109,010 miles (+1,396)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,010 miles
    Test number
    139863952983
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass107,614 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,614 miles
    Test number
    194722851409
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp has corrosion ready to burst

  4. Fail107,606 miles (+2,271)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,606 miles
    Test number
    393000734463
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rears (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock abs covers deteroirated
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp has corrosion ready to burst

  5. Pass105,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,335 miles
    Test number
    984919923073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear arm bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail105,335 miles (+1,846)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,335 miles
    Test number
    270342333117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear arm bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,489 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,489 miles
    Test number
    403064020087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passed (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail103,488 miles (+2,563)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,488 miles
    Test number
    156660926654
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of being over heated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,925 miles
    Test number
    254347754911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,925 miles (+2,465)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,925 miles
    Test number
    404195522626
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  11. Pass98,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,460 miles
    Test number
    659285542769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front drop link boots burst

  12. Fail98,460 miles (+5,732)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,460 miles
    Test number
    480623954643
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front drop link boots burst

  13. Pass92,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,728 miles
    Test number
    522429430405
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers loose

  14. Fail92,728 miles (+5,515)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,728 miles
    Test number
    124464913343
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust covers loose

  15. Pass87,213 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,213 miles
    Test number
    366919501534
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexi perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dist cover s deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated

  16. Fail87,175 miles (+5,835)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,175 miles
    Test number
    323483045585
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding plus rear pads wearing thin (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated

  17. Pass81,340 miles (+7,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,340 miles
    Test number
    129788366714
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outers (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryManagement light staying on
    • AdvisoryUnable to rev vehicle above 3000rpm for smoke meter to detect

  18. Pass73,853 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,853 miles
    Test number
    575946219073
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outers (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyres outer sidewall has slight damage

  19. Fail73,853 miles (+6,217)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,853 miles
    Test number
    635267247675
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outers (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyres outer sidewall has slight damage

  20. Pass67,636 miles (+5,317)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    106360814319
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront axle tyre size 225/45/17 rear axle size 245/45/17

  21. Fail62,319 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,319 miles
    Test number
    259861813377
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass62,319 miles (+8,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,319 miles
    Test number
    666301113315
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass53,671 miles (+6,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,671 miles
    Test number
    647445112367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass46,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,992 miles
    Test number
    366993911351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail46,992 miles (+9,629)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,992 miles
    Test number
    975983011388
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass37,363 miles (+7,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    692974470273
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass29,656 miles (+8,304)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,656 miles
    Test number
    830337059213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,352 miles (+3,492)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,352 miles
    Test number
    562920078236
    • NoteRear tyres tread beginning to feather slightly

  29. Pass17,860 miles (+3,412)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,860 miles
    Test number
    810371577225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,448 miles
    Test number
    803512476208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 UGW

Does LD53 UGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 UGW is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 UGW?
The MOT on LD53 UGW is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 UGW done?
LD53 UGW was recorded at 111,002 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,048 miles a year.
Has LD53 UGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 UGW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 UGW 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 LD53 UGW find?
LD53 UGW passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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