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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LM54 NKDMOT history

LM54 NKD is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 24 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

LM54 NKD blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
127,665 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 NKD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 NKD was last recorded at 127,665 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 2,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,270 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,395 miles
Average per year
3,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,665 miles
  • 2024 – 125,270 miles
  • 2023 – 122,954 miles
  • 2022 – 121,422 miles
  • 2021 – 119,885 miles
  • 2020 – 119,179 miles
  • 2019 – 118,219 miles
  • 2018 – 116,626 miles
  • 2017 – 114,850 miles
  • 2016 – 112,615 miles
  • 2015 – 109,876 miles
  • 2014 – 104,203 miles
  • 2013 – 98,448 miles
  • 2012 – 92,253 miles
  • 2011 – 83,026 miles
  • 2010 – 73,702 miles
  • 2009 – 68,550 miles
  • 2008 – 62,604 miles
  • 2007 – 60,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,665 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides strongly advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIn general suspension parts/ arms/ coil springs /rear sub frame etc corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,665 miles (+2,395)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,665 miles
    Test number
    532621022667
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides strongly advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIn general suspension parts/ arms/ coil springs /rear sub frame etc corroded

  2. Pass125,270 miles (+2,316)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,270 miles
    Test number
    978194705503
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,954 miles (+1,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,954 miles
    Test number
    978161193326
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIn general suspension parts , sub frame sills etg corroded

  4. Pass121,422 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,422 miles
    Test number
    437679987729
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail121,422 miles (+1,537)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,422 miles
    Test number
    161066925451
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,885 miles (+706)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,885 miles
    Test number
    297847570087
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass119,179 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,179 miles
    Test number
    849705986817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail119,178 miles (+959)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,178 miles
    Test number
    777045030256
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,219 miles (+1,593)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,219 miles
    Test number
    766956896181
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass116,626 miles (+1,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,626 miles
    Test number
    306917901150
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusted

  11. Pass114,850 miles (+2,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,850 miles
    Test number
    277833856933
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass112,615 miles (+2,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    112,615 miles
    Test number
    607457493292
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusted

  13. Fail109,876 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,876 miles
    Test number
    798923035217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass109,876 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    109,876 miles
    Test number
    819023735204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,203 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,203 miles
    Test number
    368919294133
    • NoteRear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

  16. Fail104,203 miles (+5,755)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,203 miles
    Test number
    246999994157
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass98,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,448 miles
    Test number
    488795803291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail98,448 miles (+6,195)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,448 miles
    Test number
    237005003286
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass92,253 miles (+9,227)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    92,253 miles
    Test number
    707813012210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,026 miles (+9,324)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,026 miles
    Test number
    335519251222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,702 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,702 miles
    Test number
    492656740221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,550 miles (+5,946)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    381674359260
    • NoteBoth front cvj boots small hole

  23. Pass62,604 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,604 miles
    Test number
    382896258472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,423 miles
    Test number
    302640767441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 NKD

Does LM54 NKD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 NKD expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 NKD?
The MOT on LM54 NKD expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 NKD done?
LM54 NKD was recorded at 127,665 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 3,747 miles a year.
Has LM54 NKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 NKD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 NKD 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 NKD find?
LM54 NKD passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides strongly advised to replace, and 2 more.

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