Audi A3
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc
LR53 DWDMOT history
LR53 DWD is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,764 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 105,764 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,935 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 DWD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 19 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 DWD was last recorded at 105,764 miles on 2 Mar 2024, 6,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 99,671 miles · 3 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,093 miles
- Average per year
- 4,935 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 105,764 miles
- 2023 – 99,671 miles
- 2022 – 96,713 miles
- 2021 – 95,051 miles
- 2020 – 94,781 miles
- 2019 – 91,685 miles
- 2018 – 90,093 miles
- 2017 – 84,743 miles
- 2016 – 71,611 miles
- 2015 – 61,240 miles
- 2014 – 56,411 miles
- 2013 – 53,832 miles
- 2012 – 49,759 miles
- 2011 – 43,425 miles
- 2010 – 35,452 miles
- 2008 – 25,780 miles
- 2007 – 23,652 miles
- 2006 – 19,515 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,764 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front & rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine tray and underbody tray fitted
- AdvisoryVehicle teste in wet condition
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Covers fitted preventing full inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,764 miles (+6,093)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 105,764 miles
- Test number
- 180915136448
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front & rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine tray and underbody tray fitted
- AdvisoryVehicle teste in wet condition
Pass99,671 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 99,671 miles
- Test number
- 669668469514
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to underbody preventing full inspection
Fail99,669 miles (+2,956)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,669 miles
- Test number
- 409194061338
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to underbody preventing full inspection
Pass96,713 miles (+1,662)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 96,713 miles
- Test number
- 586497006395
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass95,051 miles (+1)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 95,051 miles
- Test number
- 277128090457
- AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing full inspection
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Light Unit Cracked
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion and wear to suspension/steering components
Fail95,050 miles (+269)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,050 miles
- Test number
- 366137637877
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing full inspection
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Light Unit Cracked
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion and wear to suspension/steering components
Pass94,781 miles (+3,096)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 94,781 miles
- Test number
- 327593692156
- AdvisoryBoot lid catch difficult to engage/ secure.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear offside light unit cracked.
Pass91,685 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 91,685 miles
- Test number
- 784529049455
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail91,685 miles (+1,592)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,685 miles
- Test number
- 334415160779
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass90,093 miles (+5,350)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 90,093 miles
- Test number
- 317045137775
- AdvisoryCut in rear offside tyre tread. Tyre distorted.
- AdvisoryLower rear gearbox support mounting in poor condition.
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine.
- AdvisoryRear offside light unit cracked.
Pass84,743 miles (+13,132)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 84,743 miles
- Test number
- 702742111546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,611 miles (+10,371)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 71,611 miles
- Test number
- 943689592276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,240 miles (+4,829)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 61,240 miles
- Test number
- 758969365019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,411 miles (+2,579)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 56,411 miles
- Test number
- 949452764042
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass53,832 miles (+4,073)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 53,832 miles
- Test number
- 725385863065
- NoteN/s rear brake-pad has worn close to it's limit i.e...1.5mm
- NoteN/s rear tyre has worn & just within the limit
- NoteN/s wiper blade has split......................@''................Thanx 4yur custom
Pass49,759 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 49,759 miles
- Test number
- 247019162002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,759 miles (+6,334)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,759 miles
- Test number
- 585829662065
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteOff side front tyre worn on edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished
Pass43,425 miles (+7,973)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 43,425 miles
- Test number
- 177774561061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,452 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 35,452 miles
- Test number
- 143300370021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,452 miles (+9,672)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,452 miles
- Test number
- 160380270089
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass25,780 miles (+2,128)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 25,780 miles
- Test number
- 874975758277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,652 miles (+4,137)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 23,652 miles
- Test number
- 972493757283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,515 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 19,515 miles
- Test number
- 422972556257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 DWD
- Does LR53 DWD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 DWD expired on 10 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 DWD?
- The MOT on LR53 DWD expired on 10 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 DWD done?
- LR53 DWD was recorded at 105,764 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2024, an average of 4,935 miles a year.
- Has LR53 DWD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 DWD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR53 DWD 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 DWD find?
- LR53 DWD passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 6 more.
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