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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

LM54 SHZMOT history

LM54 SHZ is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 119,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

LM54 SHZ blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2025
Mileage
119,544 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 SHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 SHZ was last recorded at 119,544 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,439 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
5,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,544 miles
  • 2023 – 113,263 miles
  • 2022 – 108,346 miles
  • 2021 – 101,078 miles
  • 2020 – 96,583 miles
  • 2019 – 93,321 miles
  • 2018 – 87,693 miles
  • 2017 – 84,557 miles
  • 2016 – 78,776 miles
  • 2015 – 74,548 miles
  • 2014 – 71,195 miles
  • 2013 – 67,645 miles
  • 2012 – 65,128 miles
  • 2011 – 59,426 miles
  • 2010 – 50,921 miles
  • 2009 – 41,009 miles
  • 2008 – 31,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,544 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,544 miles (+105)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,544 miles
    Test number
    531521563405
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail119,439 miles (+6,176)5 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,439 miles
    Test number
    281860796261
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,263 miles
    Test number
    930339294916
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail113,263 miles (+4,917)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,263 miles
    Test number
    778488139683
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass108,346 miles (+7,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,346 miles
    Test number
    444974362751
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,078 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,078 miles
    Test number
    180402014905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,055 miles (+4,472)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,055 miles
    Test number
    423909500121
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass96,583 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,583 miles
    Test number
    493745628606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,578 miles (+3,257)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,578 miles
    Test number
    114407811883
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass93,321 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,321 miles
    Test number
    867638613536
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Fail93,321 miles (+5,628)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,321 miles
    Test number
    122031514522
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass87,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,693 miles
    Test number
    729924510795
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail87,693 miles (+3,136)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,693 miles
    Test number
    280401082748
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass84,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,557 miles
    Test number
    325345356006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,557 miles (+5,781)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,557 miles
    Test number
    962380427731
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass78,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,776 miles
    Test number
    240073763020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and worn bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail78,776 miles (+4,228)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,776 miles
    Test number
    536882284998
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and worn bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass74,548 miles (+3,353)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,548 miles
    Test number
    617704925038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass71,195 miles (+3,550)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,195 miles
    Test number
    418188314035
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished and cracked on outer edge, and worn low on both edges, 3.0mm down centre half

  20. Pass67,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,645 miles
    Test number
    277298713035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,645 miles (+2,517)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,645 miles
    Test number
    777958013041
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass65,128 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,128 miles
    Test number
    867953912071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,426 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,426 miles
    Test number
    299761311058
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass59,426 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,426 miles
    Test number
    617491111070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,921 miles
    Test number
    910886120047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail50,921 miles (+9,912)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,921 miles
    Test number
    944446420096
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass41,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,009 miles
    Test number
    184346629454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail41,009 miles (+9,041)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,009 miles
    Test number
    862146229071
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass31,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,968 miles
    Test number
    452298528058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 SHZ

Does LM54 SHZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 SHZ expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 SHZ?
The MOT on LM54 SHZ expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 SHZ done?
LM54 SHZ was recorded at 119,544 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
Has LM54 SHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 SHZ has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 SHZ 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 SHZ find?
LM54 SHZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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