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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LL53 KKHMOT history

LL53 KKH is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 188,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2021.

LL53 KKH black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2022
Mileage
188,140 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 KKH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 KKH was last recorded at 188,140 miles on 25 Oct 2021, 12,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2010: 50,963 miles, lower than 72,230 miles on 21 May 2009.

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
175,613 miles · 28 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
12,527 miles
Average per year
10,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 188,140 miles
  • 2020 – 175,613 miles
  • 2019 – 163,323 miles
  • 2018 – 153,102 miles
  • 2017 – 144,317 miles
  • 2016 – 137,697 miles
  • 2015 – 129,922 miles
  • 2014 – 115,606 miles
  • 2013 – 108,450 miles
  • 2012 – 103,342 miles
  • 2011 – 92,987 miles
  • 2010 – 50,963 miles
  • 2009 – 72,230 miles
  • 2008 – 53,923 miles
  • 2007 – 40,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,140 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Carried out vehicle examination under wet conditions.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,140 miles (+12,527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    188,140 miles
    Test number
    604209962857
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

  2. Pass175,613 miles (+12,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,613 miles
    Test number
    947857208310
    • AdvisoryCARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

  3. Pass163,323 miles (+101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    163,323 miles
    Test number
    867435784554
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCarried out vehicle examination under wet conditions.
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

  4. Fail163,222 miles (+10,120)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,222 miles
    Test number
    773653849994
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCarried out vehicle examination under wet conditions.
    • AdvisoryComplete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

  5. Pass153,102 miles (+8,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    153,102 miles
    Test number
    144234450612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUnder body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

  6. Pass144,317 miles (+6,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    144,317 miles
    Test number
    793148559287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  7. Pass137,697 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    137,697 miles
    Test number
    990460355234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail137,677 miles (+7,755)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,677 miles
    Test number
    227041319942
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass129,922 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    129,922 miles
    Test number
    576994808787
    • AdvisoryEngine light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail129,919 miles (+14,313)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,919 miles
    Test number
    386926297626
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryEngine light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass115,606 miles (+5)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    115,606 miles
    Test number
    538192994112
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteNearside front outer c.v. gaitor starting to split
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres worn to limit

  12. Fail115,601 miles (+7,151)2 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,601 miles
    Test number
    576329284149
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteN/s/f cv gaiter starting to split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low

  13. Pass108,450 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,450 miles
    Test number
    245774513268
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail108,450 miles (+5,108)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,450 miles
    Test number
    767534913292
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass103,342 miles (+10,355)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    103,342 miles
    Test number
    827554592159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  16. Pass92,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    92,987 miles
    Test number
    248160281435
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail92,987 miles (+42,024)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,987 miles
    Test number
    336059271190
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass50,963 miles (-21,267)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,963 miles
    Test number
    633524030176
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine light on

  19. Pass72,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,230 miles
    Test number
    140571949123
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail72,230 miles (+18,307)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,230 miles
    Test number
    511791749116
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass53,923 miles (+13,866)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,923 miles
    Test number
    500459948178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,057 miles (+5,522)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,057 miles
    Test number
    284451157128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,535 miles
    Test number
    763607827082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 KKH

Does LL53 KKH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 KKH expired on 27 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 KKH?
The MOT on LL53 KKH expired on 27 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 KKH done?
LL53 KKH was recorded at 188,140 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2021, an average of 10,419 miles a year.
Has LL53 KKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 KKH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LL53 KKH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL53 KKH find?
LL53 KKH passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2021 with 4 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components., and 1 more.

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