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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,968 cc

LD53 UGYMOT history

LD53 UGY is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 14 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LD53 UGY red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
177,500 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 UGY
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
14 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 UGY was last recorded at 177,500 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,451 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
8,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,500 miles
  • 2025 – 171,606 miles
  • 2024 – 170,482 miles
  • 2022 – 165,859 miles
  • 2021 – 158,816 miles
  • 2020 – 151,440 miles
  • 2019 – 141,412 miles
  • 2018 – 134,181 miles
  • 2017 – 128,580 miles
  • 2015 – 123,601 miles
  • 2014 – 119,207 miles
  • 2013 – 113,963 miles
  • 2012 – 109,713 miles
  • 2011 – 104,890 miles
  • 2010 – 97,625 miles
  • 2009 – 86,917 miles
  • 2008 – 66,947 miles
  • 2007 – 40,329 miles
  • 2006 – 16,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,500 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,500 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    177,500 miles
    Test number
    420323274683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail177,451 miles (+5,845)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,451 miles
    Test number
    891871904634
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass171,606 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,606 miles
    Test number
    777133108173
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail171,554 miles (+1,072)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,554 miles
    Test number
    376715981968
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass170,482 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    170,482 miles
    Test number
    185146597842
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail170,454 miles (+4,595)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,454 miles
    Test number
    102687071655
    • MajorFront Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass165,859 miles (+7,043)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    165,859 miles
    Test number
    856786495848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass158,816 miles (+7,376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    158,816 miles
    Test number
    413486119047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass151,440 miles (+10,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,440 miles
    Test number
    234235860980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lense damaged

  10. Pass141,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,412 miles
    Test number
    833138488844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail141,412 miles (+7,231)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,412 miles
    Test number
    721175465282
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass134,181 miles (+5,601)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,181 miles
    Test number
    355129346239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,580 miles (+987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,580 miles
    Test number
    452181498729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass127,593 miles (+3,992)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,593 miles
    Test number
    581609692572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,601 miles (+4,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    123,601 miles
    Test number
    416236623386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  16. Pass119,207 miles (+5,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    119,207 miles
    Test number
    106875204362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass113,963 miles (+4,250)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,963 miles
    Test number
    426390513313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,713 miles (+4,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    109,713 miles
    Test number
    969697002370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass104,890 miles (+7,265)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    104,890 miles
    Test number
    886708001363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,625 miles (+10,708)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,625 miles
    Test number
    874380000381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,917 miles (+19,970)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    86,917 miles
    Test number
    441738109401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,947 miles (+26,618)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,947 miles
    Test number
    273398398288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,329 miles (+23,653)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,329 miles
    Test number
    873749997269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail16,676 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,676 miles
    Test number
    144203416379
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass16,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,676 miles
    Test number
    453013916392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 UGY

Does LD53 UGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 UGY is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 UGY?
The MOT on LD53 UGY is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 UGY done?
LD53 UGY was recorded at 177,500 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 8,370 miles a year.
Has LD53 UGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 UGY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 UGY 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 UGY find?
LD53 UGY passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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