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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LM53 PBYMOT history

LM53 PBY is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

LM53 PBY blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
121,824 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM53 PBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM53 PBY was last recorded at 121,824 miles on 18 May 2026, 3,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,872 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,952 miles
Average per year
5,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,824 miles
  • 2025 – 117,872 miles
  • 2024 – 113,067 miles
  • 2023 – 110,560 miles
  • 2022 – 109,033 miles
  • 2021 – 97,218 miles
  • 2020 – 85,865 miles
  • 2019 – 76,180 miles
  • 2018 – 71,036 miles
  • 2017 – 67,896 miles
  • 2016 – 64,616 miles
  • 2015 – 62,497 miles
  • 2014 – 59,222 miles
  • 2013 – 56,714 miles
  • 2012 – 53,688 miles
  • 2011 – 45,596 miles
  • 2010 – 36,638 miles
  • 2009 – 27,640 miles
  • 2008 – 19,248 miles
  • 2007 – 15,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,824 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,824 miles (+3,952)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    121,824 miles
    Test number
    596904303715
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass117,872 miles (+4,805)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    117,872 miles
    Test number
    340289460000
    • MinorOffside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

  3. Pass113,067 miles (+2,507)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    113,067 miles
    Test number
    572183032544
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,560 miles (+1,527)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,560 miles
    Test number
    187282716194
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess CRACKED (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass109,033 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,033 miles
    Test number
    420801892424
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Fail109,033 miles (+11,815)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,033 miles
    Test number
    766562549260
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  7. Pass97,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    97,218 miles
    Test number
    366461094337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail97,218 miles (+11,353)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,218 miles
    Test number
    426864424699
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety water (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass85,865 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,865 miles
    Test number
    158183138523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail85,855 miles (+9,675)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,855 miles
    Test number
    986541626698
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,180 miles (+5,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,180 miles
    Test number
    272368277152
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass71,036 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    432508568968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,896 miles (+3,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,896 miles
    Test number
    465746627683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner bald (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass64,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,616 miles
    Test number
    840061136320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail64,616 miles (+2,119)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,616 miles
    Test number
    300329156960
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail62,497 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,497 miles
    Test number
    465280115033
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass62,497 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,497 miles
    Test number
    636260815045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,222 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,222 miles
    Test number
    589861214020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,714 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,714 miles
    Test number
    719959613051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,688 miles
    Test number
    208442012054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,688 miles (+8,092)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,688 miles
    Test number
    986822212035
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  22. Pass45,596 miles (+8,958)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,596 miles
    Test number
    225806501032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,638 miles (+8,998)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,638 miles
    Test number
    410522630047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,640 miles (+8,392)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,640 miles
    Test number
    281722829010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,248 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,248 miles
    Test number
    674521238055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,238 miles (+51)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,238 miles
    Test number
    321318528070
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Fail19,187 miles (+3,590)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,187 miles
    Test number
    693505728005
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  28. Pass15,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,597 miles
    Test number
    431659917078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM53 PBY

Does LM53 PBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM53 PBY is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM53 PBY?
The MOT on LM53 PBY is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM53 PBY done?
LM53 PBY was recorded at 121,824 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 5,496 miles a year.
Has LM53 PBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM53 PBY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LM53 PBY 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 LM53 PBY find?
LM53 PBY passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 4 more.

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