Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LR03 ELJMOT history
LR03 ELJ is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,974 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 165,974 mi
- At MOT on 8 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,595 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 ELJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 ELJ was last recorded at 165,974 miles on 8 Mar 2026, 1,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 164,262 miles · 20 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,712 miles
- Average per year
- 7,595 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,974 miles
- 2022 – 164,262 miles
- 2021 – 145,974 miles
- 2020 – 139,362 miles
- 2019 – 123,124 miles
- 2018 – 116,119 miles
- 2017 – 110,621 miles
- 2016 – 101,657 miles
- 2015 – 93,643 miles
- 2014 – 88,236 miles
- 2013 – 80,377 miles
- 2012 – 68,141 miles
- 2011 – 52,300 miles
- 2010 – 39,843 miles
- 2009 – 30,220 miles
- 2008 – 22,633 miles
- 2007 – 19,463 miles
- 2006 – 14,669 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,974 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,974 miles (+1,712)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 165,974 miles
- Test number
- 900973882682
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass164,262 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 164,262 miles
- Test number
- 881161057168
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust minor leak
Fail164,262 miles (+18,288)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,262 miles
- Test number
- 239825061439
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable knotted cable seized (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake on caliper defective (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust minor leak
Pass145,974 miles (+6,612)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2022
- Odometer
- 145,974 miles
- Test number
- 259319455333
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass139,362 miles (+16,238)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 139,362 miles
- Test number
- 594110998383
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass123,124 miles (+7,005)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 123,124 miles
- Test number
- 709759518645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,119 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 116,119 miles
- Test number
- 698579019095
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail116,119 miles (+5,498)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,119 miles
- Test number
- 608463230624
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass110,621 miles (+81)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 110,621 miles
- Test number
- 179925650002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail110,540 miles (+8,883)8 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,540 miles
- Test number
- 601153924348
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass101,657 miles (+8,014)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 101,657 miles
- Test number
- 139420583377
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass93,643 miles (+5,407)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 93,643 miles
- Test number
- 197082385049
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass88,236 miles (+7,859)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 88,236 miles
- Test number
- 976953484049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,377 miles (+12,236)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 80,377 miles
- Test number
- 416278173043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,141 miles (+15,841)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 68,141 miles
- Test number
- 426901682028
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass52,300 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 52,300 miles
- Test number
- 907136371076
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)
- NoteRear brake discs pitted
Fail52,274 miles (+12,431)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,274 miles
- Test number
- 355046471070
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)
- NoteRear brake discs pitted
Pass39,843 miles (+9,623)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 39,843 miles
- Test number
- 411871270018
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass30,220 miles (+7,587)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 30,220 miles
- Test number
- 621772389092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,633 miles (+3,170)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 22,633 miles
- Test number
- 511347688045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,463 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 19,463 miles
- Test number
- 514917257108
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail19,463 miles (+4,794)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,463 miles
- Test number
- 532417357120
- FailureInner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass14,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 14,669 miles
- Test number
- 411986596087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR03 ELJ
- Does LR03 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 ELJ is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 ELJ?
- The MOT on LR03 ELJ is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR03 ELJ done?
- LR03 ELJ was recorded at 165,974 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2026, an average of 7,595 miles a year.
- Has LR03 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 ELJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR03 ELJ 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 LR03 ELJ find?
- LR03 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.
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