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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,189 cc

LM54 WFZMOT history

LM54 WFZ is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 17 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 130,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LM54 WFZ black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
130,820 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 WFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 WFZ was last recorded at 130,820 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,820 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,820 miles
  • 2025 – 128,884 miles
  • 2024 – 126,341 miles
  • 2023 – 121,708 miles
  • 2022 – 117,689 miles
  • 2021 – 113,664 miles
  • 2020 – 109,721 miles
  • 2019 – 106,127 miles
  • 2018 – 102,443 miles
  • 2017 – 99,539 miles
  • 2016 – 96,182 miles
  • 2015 – 91,013 miles
  • 2014 – 83,439 miles
  • 2013 – 80,175 miles
  • 2012 – 69,545 miles
  • 2011 – 57,562 miles
  • 2010 – 51,120 miles
  • 2009 – 46,367 miles
  • 2008 – 38,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,820 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer fractured (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear sillsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEngine hunting and misfiring intermittentlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • All brake discs and pads worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,820 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    130,820 miles
    Test number
    876116320356
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear sills
    • AdvisoryEngine hunting and misfiring intermittently

  2. Fail130,820 miles (+1,936)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,820 miles
    Test number
    612579105891
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear sills
    • AdvisoryEngine hunting and misfiring intermittently

  3. Pass128,884 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,884 miles
    Test number
    129678255344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill + inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail128,883 miles (+2,542)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,883 miles
    Test number
    899039523299
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple 225/45zr17 94yxl (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill + inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass126,341 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,341 miles
    Test number
    282583384720
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail126,320 miles (+4,612)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,320 miles
    Test number
    332968127458
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,708 miles (+4,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,708 miles
    Test number
    291059190460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,689 miles (+4,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    117,689 miles
    Test number
    605533575546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,664 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    113,664 miles
    Test number
    683759447430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,721 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,721 miles
    Test number
    818662793578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,127 miles
    Test number
    973077060900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  12. Fail106,127 miles (+3,684)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,127 miles
    Test number
    170616061662
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  13. Pass102,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,443 miles
    Test number
    120130219203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  14. Fail102,443 miles (+149)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,443 miles
    Test number
    170846585149
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  15. Fail102,294 miles (+2,755)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,294 miles
    Test number
    523520735837
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  16. Pass99,539 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,539 miles
    Test number
    746039771929
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs and pads worn
    • AdvisoryAll four unevenly worn tyres approaching legal limit

  17. Fail99,538 miles (+3,356)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,538 miles
    Test number
    842290832976
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs and pads worn
    • AdvisoryAll four unevenly worn tyres approaching legal limit

  18. Pass96,182 miles (+5,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,182 miles
    Test number
    518870589241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  19. Pass91,013 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,013 miles
    Test number
    787195095179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail90,995 miles (+7,556)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,995 miles
    Test number
    289004695429
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass83,439 miles (+3,264)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,439 miles
    Test number
    819945754116
    • NoteAdvise minor damage to windscreen
    • NoteAdvise nsr tyre starting to wear low
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pads starting to wear low
    • NoteAdvise slight play in wishbones front most bushes
    • NoteAdvise wiper condition deteriorating

  22. Pass80,175 miles (+10,630)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,175 miles
    Test number
    296726683104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,545 miles (+11,983)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,545 miles
    Test number
    229077202281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,562 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,562 miles
    Test number
    828926601286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,671 miles (+4,551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,671 miles
    Test number
    485359441087
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass51,120 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,120 miles
    Test number
    204473830050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,367 miles (+162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,367 miles
    Test number
    571848559044
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Fail46,205 miles (+7,435)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,205 miles
    Test number
    971058349039
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre tread

  29. Pass38,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    354328658026
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Fail38,770 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    444068158039
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LM54 WFZ

Does LM54 WFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 WFZ is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 WFZ?
The MOT on LM54 WFZ is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 WFZ done?
LM54 WFZ was recorded at 130,820 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 5,007 miles a year.
Has LM54 WFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 WFZ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 WFZ 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 WFZ find?
LM54 WFZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing; central front exhaust mounting defective loose; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both, and 5 more.

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