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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

LE53 GMGMOT history

LE53 GMG is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2024.

LE53 GMG grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2024
Mileage
111,010 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 GMG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE53 GMG was last recorded at 111,010 miles on 9 Feb 2024, 1,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2023: 109,398 miles, lower than 141,141 miles on 21 Feb 2022.

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
109,398 miles · 25 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,612 miles
Average per year
4,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,010 miles
  • 2023 – 109,398 miles
  • 2022 – 141,141 miles
  • 2021 – 113,976 miles
  • 2020 – 104,389 miles
  • 2018 – 101,412 miles
  • 2017 – 99,454 miles
  • 2016 – 93,261 miles
  • 2015 – 88,340 miles
  • 2014 – 83,275 miles
  • 2013 – 76,824 miles
  • 2012 – 71,036 miles
  • 2011 – 65,227 miles
  • 2010 – 58,604 miles
  • 2009 – 48,161 miles
  • 2008 – 36,659 miles
  • 2007 – 26,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,010 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail111,010 miles (+1,612)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,010 miles
    Test number
    164802871672
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. Pass109,398 miles (-31,743)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,398 miles
    Test number
    621144677802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,141 miles (+27,165)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,141 miles
    Test number
    676623029931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,976 miles
    Test number
    210752108060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,976 miles (+9,587)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,976 miles
    Test number
    947740638640
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass104,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,389 miles
    Test number
    856149746941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Fail104,389 miles (+2,977)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,389 miles
    Test number
    107664163903
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass101,412 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,412 miles
    Test number
    171549549461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,454 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,454 miles
    Test number
    499630290929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail99,454 miles (+6,193)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,454 miles
    Test number
    447442248942
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass93,261 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,261 miles
    Test number
    305674835793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,340 miles (+5,065)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,340 miles
    Test number
    857250785018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,275 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,275 miles
    Test number
    557435154018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,824 miles (+5,788)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    666062543064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    506634132059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,035 miles (+5,808)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,035 miles
    Test number
    585334532033
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass65,227 miles (+6,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    659640221001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass58,604 miles (+10,443)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,604 miles
    Test number
    443224010039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,161 miles (+11,502)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,161 miles
    Test number
    963176519005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,659 miles (+10,622)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,659 miles
    Test number
    394052618002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,037 miles
    Test number
    662189807050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE53 GMG

Does LE53 GMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE53 GMG expired on 24 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE53 GMG?
The MOT on LE53 GMG expired on 24 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE53 GMG done?
LE53 GMG was recorded at 111,010 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 4,974 miles a year.
Has LE53 GMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 GMG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LE53 GMG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE53 GMG find?
LE53 GMG failed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 2 major defects: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit.

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