
Audi A3
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc
LL53 EFMMOT history
LL53 EFM is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,167 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 123,167 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,314 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 EFM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 28 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 EFM was last recorded at 123,167 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 1,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 121,531 miles · 12 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,636 miles
- Average per year
- 5,314 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 123,167 miles
- 2024 – 121,531 miles
- 2023 – 115,860 miles
- 2022 – 106,358 miles
- 2021 – 102,260 miles
- 2020 – 99,938 miles
- 2019 – 97,658 miles
- 2017 – 92,384 miles
- 2016 – 89,390 miles
- 2015 – 84,116 miles
- 2014 – 78,118 miles
- 2013 – 70,907 miles
- 2012 – 66,409 miles
- 2011 – 57,083 miles
- 2010 – 50,509 miles
- 2009 – 45,426 miles
- 2008 – 39,978 miles
- 2007 – 32,202 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,167 miles (+1,636)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 123,167 miles
- Test number
- 935202444302
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,531 miles (+5,671)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 121,531 miles
- Test number
- 963042208936
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,860 miles (+9,502)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 115,860 miles
- Test number
- 815553521618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,358 miles (+4,098)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 106,358 miles
- Test number
- 387882569673
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,260 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 102,260 miles
- Test number
- 262931145199
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail102,260 miles (+2,322)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,260 miles
- Test number
- 353810519339
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass99,938 miles (+2,280)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 99,938 miles
- Test number
- 657779885824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,658 miles (+5,274)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 97,658 miles
- Test number
- 760161212404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,384 miles (+2,994)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 92,384 miles
- Test number
- 323428704753
- DangerousFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- DangerousRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding slightly.
Pass89,390 miles (+5,274)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 89,390 miles
- Test number
- 653431184803
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes starting to separate. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass84,116 miles (+5,998)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 84,116 miles
- Test number
- 936849195101
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass78,118 miles (+7,211)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 78,118 miles
- Test number
- 897790194156
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass70,907 miles (+4,498)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 70,907 miles
- Test number
- 115307703225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,409 miles (+9,326)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 66,409 miles
- Test number
- 886764162279
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn low
Pass57,083 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 57,083 miles
- Test number
- 875747911298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,013 miles (+6,504)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,013 miles
- Test number
- 298364411279
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass50,509 miles (+5,083)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 50,509 miles
- Test number
- 841786130279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,426 miles (+5,448)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 45,426 miles
- Test number
- 721055069210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass39,978 miles (+7,776)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 39,978 miles
- Test number
- 132879568267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,202 miles (+5,095)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 32,202 miles
- Test number
- 614967867231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,107 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 27,107 miles
- Test number
- 192772737074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,107 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,107 miles
- Test number
- 261092637071
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Questions about LL53 EFM
- Does LL53 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 EFM expired on 11 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 EFM?
- The MOT on LL53 EFM expired on 11 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 EFM done?
- LL53 EFM was recorded at 123,167 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 5,314 miles a year.
- Has LL53 EFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 EFM has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on LL53 EFM 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 LL53 EFM find?
- LL53 EFM passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.
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