Audi A3
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc
LM54 NPFMOT history
LM54 NPF is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 7 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 207,056 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 207,056 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 10,608 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 NPF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 NPF was last recorded at 207,056 miles on 4 Dec 2023, 16,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 190,587 miles · 14 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 16,469 miles
- Average per year
- 10,608 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 207,056 miles
- 2022 – 190,587 miles
- 2021 – 169,881 miles
- 2020 – 166,403 miles
- 2019 – 152,334 miles
- 2018 – 144,149 miles
- 2017 – 135,052 miles
- 2016 – 124,211 miles
- 2015 – 110,774 miles
- 2014 – 89,546 miles
- 2012 – 77,397 miles
- 2011 – 70,690 miles
- 2010 – 63,209 miles
- 2009 – 51,832 miles
- 2008 – 38,976 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass207,056 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Exhaust centre to rear joint loose - clamp failed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge badly deformed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,056 miles (+16,469)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 207,056 miles
- Test number
- 808758524380
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass190,587 miles (+390)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 190,587 miles
- Test number
- 899782562718
- MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Across subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre to rear joint loose - clamp failed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge badly deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Fail190,197 miles (+20,316)7 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,197 miles
- Test number
- 660307058432
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Across subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre to rear joint loose - clamp failed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge badly deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass169,881 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 169,881 miles
- Test number
- 389533376414
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail169,881 miles (+3,478)1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,881 miles
- Test number
- 600573241060
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass166,403 miles (+14,069)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 166,403 miles
- Test number
- 456596431753
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,334 miles (+8,185)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 152,334 miles
- Test number
- 176405973312
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test front to rear
Pass144,149 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 144,149 miles
- Test number
- 454813609075
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Tyres (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
Fail144,145 miles (+9,093)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,145 miles
- Test number
- 996661472523
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Tyres (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
Pass135,052 miles (+10)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 135,052 miles
- Test number
- 540330225462
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low and lumpy/feathered on inner edges recommend replacement
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEngine warning lamp illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake caliper lever not fully returning to its stop
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySome corrosion to rear suspension area and sub frame but not excessive
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryVarious minor stone chips to windscreen
Fail135,042 miles (+10,831)5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,042 miles
- Test number
- 656214573120
- FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
- FailureFront brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low and lumpy/feathered on inner edges recommend replacement
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake caliper lever not fully returning to its stop
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySome corrosion to rear suspension area and sub frame but not excessive
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryVarious minor stone chips to windscreen
Pass124,211 miles (+53)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 124,211 miles
- Test number
- 347109300687
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail124,158 miles (+13,384)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,158 miles
- Test number
- 228701152925
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass110,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 110,774 miles
- Test number
- 916286405193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,774 miles (+21,228)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,774 miles
- Test number
- 566926005180
- 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass89,546 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 89,546 miles
- Test number
- 165455934415
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail89,546 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,546 miles
- Test number
- 205185734007
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 175068023422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,397 miles (+6,707)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 77,397 miles
- Test number
- 388648522024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,690 miles (+7,481)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 70,690 miles
- Test number
- 185109911481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,209 miles (+11,377)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 63,209 miles
- Test number
- 404956710024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,832 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 51,832 miles
- Test number
- 144195119412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,830 miles (+12,854)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,830 miles
- Test number
- 450944019059
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,976 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 38,976 miles
- Test number
- 104950438017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 NPF
- Does LM54 NPF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM54 NPF expired on 3 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 NPF?
- The MOT on LM54 NPF expired on 3 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM54 NPF done?
- LM54 NPF was recorded at 207,056 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2023, an average of 10,608 miles a year.
- Has LM54 NPF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 NPF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM54 NPF 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 NPF find?
- LM54 NPF passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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