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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,968 cc

LR53 BHAMOT history

LR53 BHA is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 4 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2023.

LR53 BHA black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2024
Mileage
154,986 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BHA was last recorded at 154,986 miles on 3 Nov 2023, 6,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,460 miles · 1 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,526 miles
Average per year
4,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,986 miles
  • 2022 – 148,460 miles
  • 2021 – 141,482 miles
  • 2020 – 135,357 miles
  • 2019 – 119,492 miles
  • 2018 – 117,615 miles
  • 2017 – 113,033 miles
  • 2016 – 108,921 miles
  • 2015 – 106,196 miles
  • 2014 – 102,999 miles
  • 2013 – 99,651 miles
  • 2012 – 96,083 miles
  • 2011 – 91,393 miles
  • 2010 – 88,741 miles
  • 2009 – 85,772 miles
  • 2008 – 81,600 miles
  • 2007 – 76,505 miles
  • 2006 – 70,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,986 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,986 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,986 miles
    Test number
    110884006114
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail154,786 miles (+6,326)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,786 miles
    Test number
    935579035822
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,460 miles
    Test number
    179950697380
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail148,460 miles (+6,978)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,460 miles
    Test number
    624250075917
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass141,482 miles (+6,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,482 miles
    Test number
    521861428838
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass135,357 miles (+15,865)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,357 miles
    Test number
    973529075269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,492 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,492 miles
    Test number
    137464434600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,615 miles (+4,582)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,615 miles
    Test number
    979567807505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,033 miles
    Test number
    196030115901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,033 miles (+4,112)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,033 miles
    Test number
    111965479313
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play and rough (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass108,921 miles (+2,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,921 miles
    Test number
    790677361819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

  12. Pass106,196 miles (+3,197)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,196 miles
    Test number
    725585371577
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing thin
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass102,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,999 miles
    Test number
    985344644379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,999 miles (+3,348)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,999 miles
    Test number
    648634144330
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass99,651 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,651 miles
    Test number
    449415753471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,083 miles
    Test number
    847778732362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,083 miles (+4,690)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,083 miles
    Test number
    845248732353
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  18. Fail91,393 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,393 miles
    Test number
    125305001393
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass91,393 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,393 miles
    Test number
    376045501328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,741 miles (+2,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    88,741 miles
    Test number
    462382020425
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass85,772 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    85,772 miles
    Test number
    490253729470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,600 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,600 miles
    Test number
    691123738387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail81,580 miles (+5,075)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,580 miles
    Test number
    573789228397
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNear side front tyre has a cut in it. not down to cords

  24. Pass76,505 miles (+5,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    76,505 miles
    Test number
    512891837310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass70,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    70,561 miles
    Test number
    430881836452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 BHA

Does LR53 BHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 BHA expired on 2 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BHA?
The MOT on LR53 BHA expired on 2 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 BHA done?
LR53 BHA was recorded at 154,986 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2023, an average of 4,986 miles a year.
Has LR53 BHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BHA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 BHA 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 LR53 BHA find?
LR53 BHA passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: front coil spring corroded both side; front lower oil leak, but not excessive; offside front outer bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached, and 2 more.

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