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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LD53 VBXMOT history

LD53 VBX is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 8 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 187,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LD53 VBX grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
187,670 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VBX was last recorded at 187,670 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,667 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,670 miles
  • 2025 – 187,295 miles
  • 2024 – 186,336 miles
  • 2023 – 184,251 miles
  • 2022 – 183,440 miles
  • 2019 – 174,417 miles
  • 2017 – 165,818 miles
  • 2016 – 162,125 miles
  • 2015 – 143,489 miles
  • 2013 – 138,325 miles
  • 2012 – 128,439 miles
  • 2011 – 119,130 miles
  • 2010 – 105,715 miles
  • 2009 – 92,388 miles
  • 2008 – 77,175 miles
  • 2007 – 64,077 miles
  • 2006 – 44,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,670 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 225/40/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,670 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    187,670 miles
    Test number
    474587247161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail187,667 miles (+372)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,667 miles
    Test number
    186500771955
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass187,295 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    187,295 miles
    Test number
    388166258775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass186,336 miles (+2,085)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    186,336 miles
    Test number
    300947577123
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass184,251 miles (+811)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    184,251 miles
    Test number
    470069196615
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass183,440 miles (+9,023)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    183,440 miles
    Test number
    367185742119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,417 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    174,417 miles
    Test number
    357055917521
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damage

  8. Fail174,417 miles (+8,599)3 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,417 miles
    Test number
    735333136785
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 ZR18 92W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damage

  9. Pass165,818 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    165,818 miles
    Test number
    332766689279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 225/40/18
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  10. Fail165,702 miles (+3,577)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,702 miles
    Test number
    572266370837
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 225/40/18
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Pass162,125 miles (+18,636)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    162,125 miles
    Test number
    679733357877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass143,489 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    143,489 miles
    Test number
    660600349396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,325 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    138,325 miles
    Test number
    656970923339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,021 miles (+9,582)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,021 miles
    Test number
    169448603366
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight bind OSR brake
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass128,439 miles (+9,309)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    128,439 miles
    Test number
    385055072427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated

  16. Pass119,130 miles (+13,415)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    119,130 miles
    Test number
    367195661297
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  17. Pass105,715 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    105,715 miles
    Test number
    343155170409
    • NoteEngine management light on

  18. Fail105,715 miles (+13,327)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,715 miles
    Test number
    384985670499
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  19. Pass92,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    92,388 miles
    Test number
    173556179266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,388 miles (+15,213)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,388 miles
    Test number
    443336979293
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass77,175 miles (+13,098)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    77,175 miles
    Test number
    310338578239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,077 miles (+19,506)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    64,077 miles
    Test number
    303587177445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,571 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,571 miles
    Test number
    514730796293
    • NoteFront pads low front discs worn / rear discs worn rear pads low / wiper smearing

Questions about LD53 VBX

Does LD53 VBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VBX is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VBX?
The MOT on LD53 VBX is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VBX done?
LD53 VBX was recorded at 187,670 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 7,332 miles a year.
Has LD53 VBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VBX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 VBX 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 VBX find?
LD53 VBX passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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