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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LM54 KBJMOT history

LM54 KBJ is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 203,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

LM54 KBJ silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2026
Mileage
203,812 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
10,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 KBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 KBJ was last recorded at 203,812 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 10,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,456 miles · 21 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
10,356 miles
Average per year
10,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,812 miles
  • 2024 – 193,456 miles
  • 2023 – 180,687 miles
  • 2022 – 163,747 miles
  • 2021 – 152,913 miles
  • 2020 – 145,145 miles
  • 2019 – 134,150 miles
  • 2018 – 121,363 miles
  • 2017 – 110,089 miles
  • 2016 – 97,568 miles
  • 2015 – 90,580 miles
  • 2014 – 82,893 miles
  • 2013 – 76,869 miles
  • 2012 – 71,599 miles
  • 2011 – 55,497 miles
  • 2010 – 36,850 miles
  • 2009 – 22,443 miles
  • 2008 – 19,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,812 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine management light is on (used before 01/07/2008)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    203,812 miles
    Test number
    544672142632
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail203,812 miles (+10,356)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,812 miles
    Test number
    137297000720
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass193,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    193,456 miles
    Test number
    356122366938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on (used before 01.07.2008)

  4. Fail193,451 miles (+12,764)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,451 miles
    Test number
    194496238046
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on (used before 01.07.2008)

  5. Pass180,687 miles (+233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    180,687 miles
    Test number
    645741093788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on (used before 01/07/2008)

  6. Fail180,454 miles (+16,707)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,454 miles
    Test number
    699728886218
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on (used before 01/07/2008)

  7. Pass163,747 miles (+10,834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    163,747 miles
    Test number
    981452709225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass152,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    152,913 miles
    Test number
    265938707816
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine slightly noisy

  9. Fail152,913 miles (+7,768)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,913 miles
    Test number
    904808308020
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine slightly noisy

  10. Pass145,145 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    145,145 miles
    Test number
    673631529840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,029 miles (+10,879)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,029 miles
    Test number
    698158997875
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass134,150 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,150 miles
    Test number
    223057590975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail134,150 miles (+12,787)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,150 miles
    Test number
    836010848923
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass121,363 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,363 miles
    Test number
    665916527973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

  15. Fail121,363 miles (+11,274)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,363 miles
    Test number
    705722419733
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

  16. Pass110,089 miles (+12,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,089 miles
    Test number
    480491129884
    • AdvisoryFront lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

  17. Pass97,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,568 miles
    Test number
    661585355068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,568 miles (+6,988)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,568 miles
    Test number
    720653670099
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has nail in tread

  19. Pass90,580 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,580 miles
    Test number
    939772845051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail90,580 miles (+7,687)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,580 miles
    Test number
    158681745401
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass82,893 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,893 miles
    Test number
    586217934034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,872 miles (+6,003)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,872 miles
    Test number
    499185934006
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  23. Pass76,869 miles (+5,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,869 miles
    Test number
    957863733061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass71,599 miles (+16,102)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,599 miles
    Test number
    175575432003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,497 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,497 miles
    Test number
    427139021029
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass55,497 miles (+18,647)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,497 miles
    Test number
    597909421080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,850 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,850 miles
    Test number
    191658020035
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  28. Pass36,850 miles (+14,407)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,850 miles
    Test number
    771488520015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,443 miles
    Test number
    361180039096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail22,443 miles (+2,773)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,443 miles
    Test number
    250080839065
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass19,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,670 miles
    Test number
    924294108032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 KBJ

Does LM54 KBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 KBJ expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 KBJ?
The MOT on LM54 KBJ expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 KBJ done?
LM54 KBJ was recorded at 203,812 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 10,751 miles a year.
Has LM54 KBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 KBJ has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 KBJ 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 LM54 KBJ find?
LM54 KBJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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