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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

LE04 ADUMOT history

LE04 ADU is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 6 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LE04 ADU silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,891 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 ADU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 ADU was last recorded at 83,891 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 5,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2014: 64,618 miles, lower than 65,569 miles on 18 Jun 2013.

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
78,828 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,063 miles
Average per year
2,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,891 miles
  • 2025 – 78,828 miles
  • 2023 – 78,500 miles
  • 2021 – 76,659 miles
  • 2020 – 75,683 miles
  • 2019 – 74,436 miles
  • 2018 – 71,026 miles
  • 2017 – 69,376 miles
  • 2016 – 67,876 miles
  • 2015 – 65,722 miles
  • 2014 – 64,618 miles
  • 2013 – 65,569 miles
  • 2012 – 60,157 miles
  • 2011 – 58,731 miles
  • 2010 – 56,650 miles
  • 2009 – 48,101 miles
  • 2008 – 42,347 miles
  • 2007 – 35,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,891 miles
  • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar starting to rust
  • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
  • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose
  • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak
  • AdvisoryRear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

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.

  • General corrosion to underside.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,891 miles (+5,063)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,891 miles
    Test number
    412709968868
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish
  2. Pass78,828 miles (+328)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,828 miles
    Test number
    375880568112
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass78,500 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,500 miles
    Test number
    652689929682
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside.
  4. Fail78,481 miles (+1,822)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,481 miles
    Test number
    500206312212
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside.
  5. Pass76,659 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,659 miles
    Test number
    587182200997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,683 miles (+34)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,683 miles
    Test number
    551921091689
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Close to excessive (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear lettering faded (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail75,649 miles (+1,213)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,649 miles
    Test number
    654677566004
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear lettering is fading (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass74,436 miles (+3,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,436 miles
    Test number
    287269808839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass71,026 miles (+1,650)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,026 miles
    Test number
    397343049035
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass69,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,376 miles
    Test number
    661316350962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,376 miles (+1,500)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,376 miles
    Test number
    922298811512
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass67,876 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,876 miles
    Test number
    214926830924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,722 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,722 miles
    Test number
    677110735236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,618 miles
    Test number
    238963454222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,618 miles (-951)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,618 miles
    Test number
    589532054236
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass65,569 miles (+5,412)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,569 miles
    Test number
    505749263186
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE HAS A NAIL IN
  17. Pass60,157 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,157 miles
    Test number
    855153362183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,731 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,731 miles
    Test number
    395396031133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,650 miles (+8,549)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,650 miles
    Test number
    462093950129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,101 miles (+5,754)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,101 miles
    Test number
    240293659404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,347 miles (+7,283)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,347 miles
    Test number
    514716878173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,064 miles
    Test number
    764075387148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 ADU

Does LE04 ADU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 ADU is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 ADU?
The MOT on LE04 ADU is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 ADU done?
LE04 ADU was recorded at 83,891 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 2,610 miles a year.
Has LE04 ADU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 ADU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LE04 ADU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE04 ADU find?
LE04 ADU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front antiroll bar starting to rust; front number plate cracked; nearside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose, and 2 more.

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