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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LL53 SCSMOT history

LL53 SCS is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LL53 SCS black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,221 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 SCS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 SCS was last recorded at 143,221 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 10,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,820 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,401 miles
Average per year
7,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,221 miles
  • 2025 – 132,820 miles
  • 2024 – 111,728 miles
  • 2023 – 104,038 miles
  • 2022 – 96,140 miles
  • 2021 – 91,548 miles
  • 2020 – 86,612 miles
  • 2019 – 80,077 miles
  • 2018 – 70,323 miles
  • 2017 – 61,396 miles
  • 2016 – 57,873 miles
  • 2015 – 53,591 miles
  • 2014 – 46,959 miles
  • 2013 – 40,635 miles
  • 2012 – 36,814 miles
  • 2011 – 30,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,221 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,221 miles
    Test number
    328327710872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,221 miles (+10,401)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,221 miles
    Test number
    500249239077
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass132,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,820 miles
    Test number
    583736770097
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers inop
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears damaged by contact with wheel arches (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail132,820 miles (+21,092)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,820 miles
    Test number
    450815942008
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear reflector missing Both covered (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers inop
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears damaged by contact with wheel arches (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass111,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,728 miles
    Test number
    458623716583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,728 miles (+7,690)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,728 miles
    Test number
    542681315863
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,038 miles
    Test number
    491958192963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,038 miles (+7,898)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,038 miles
    Test number
    785309079662
    • Repaired at testCentral Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass96,140 miles (+4,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,140 miles
    Test number
    285553585664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass91,548 miles (+4,936)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,548 miles
    Test number
    472849811125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,612 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,612 miles
    Test number
    301473597803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,077 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,077 miles
    Test number
    327129592088
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Fail80,074 miles (+9,751)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,074 miles
    Test number
    581915439027
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass70,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,323 miles
    Test number
    926895693944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail70,323 miles (+8,927)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,323 miles
    Test number
    105145548775
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass61,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,396 miles
    Test number
    223490645797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,396 miles (+3,523)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,396 miles
    Test number
    570753475276
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CONTINENTAL 225/40R18 W XL (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 is down to approx. 3mm of tread

  18. Pass57,873 miles (+4,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,873 miles
    Test number
    471560312540
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

  19. Pass53,591 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,591 miles
    Test number
    967077555056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,959 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,959 miles
    Test number
    188432254409
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads are low
    • NoteNearside front road wheel is out of shape

  21. Pass46,959 miles (+6,324)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,959 miles
    Test number
    946342654065
    • NoteFront brake pads are low
    • NoteNearside front road wheel is out of shape

  22. Pass40,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,635 miles
    Test number
    948753453019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,635 miles (+3,821)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,635 miles
    Test number
    835353353024
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  24. Pass36,814 miles (+6,779)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,814 miles
    Test number
    426702652013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,035 miles
    Test number
    908342951063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 SCS

Does LL53 SCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 SCS is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 SCS?
The MOT on LL53 SCS is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 SCS done?
LL53 SCS was recorded at 143,221 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 7,581 miles a year.
Has LL53 SCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 SCS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL53 SCS 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 SCS find?
LL53 SCS passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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