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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,968 cc

LR53 LLJMOT history

LR53 LLJ is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 4 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 181,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LR53 LLJ blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
181,013 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LLJ was last recorded at 181,013 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,011 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,013 miles
  • 2024 – 175,350 miles
  • 2023 – 166,489 miles
  • 2022 – 157,410 miles
  • 2021 – 151,982 miles
  • 2020 – 147,032 miles
  • 2019 – 140,147 miles
  • 2018 – 135,058 miles
  • 2017 – 128,762 miles
  • 2016 – 111,760 miles
  • 2015 – 95,154 miles
  • 2014 – 84,070 miles
  • 2013 – 80,975 miles
  • 2012 – 74,045 miles
  • 2011 – 68,871 miles
  • 2010 – 61,032 miles
  • 2009 – 54,901 miles
  • 2008 – 48,064 miles
  • 2007 – 42,497 miles
  • 2006 – 31,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,013 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Gearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,013 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    181,013 miles
    Test number
    267067894474
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail181,011 miles (+5,661)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,011 miles
    Test number
    494494090850
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly cracked borderline (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass175,350 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,350 miles
    Test number
    610272541062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail175,329 miles (+8,840)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,329 miles
    Test number
    138431058685
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass166,489 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,489 miles
    Test number
    760588844686
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail166,379 miles (+8,969)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,379 miles
    Test number
    632224024221
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass157,410 miles (+5,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,410 miles
    Test number
    933593588205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass151,982 miles (+1,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,982 miles
    Test number
    904904182027
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre wall damaged

  9. Pass150,490 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    150,490 miles
    Test number
    291999587302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUneven wear rear tyres

  10. Fail150,490 miles (+3,458)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,490 miles
    Test number
    762721352638
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUneven wear rear tyres

  11. Pass147,032 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    147,032 miles
    Test number
    806011263021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,147 miles
    Test number
    411610082010
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  13. Fail140,145 miles (+5,087)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,145 miles
    Test number
    807353277150
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  14. Pass135,058 miles (+6,296)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,058 miles
    Test number
    100309899977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,762 miles
    Test number
    120169824890
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail128,762 miles (+17,002)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,762 miles
    Test number
    640503491581
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass111,760 miles (+16,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,760 miles
    Test number
    820683912320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass95,154 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,154 miles
    Test number
    875730795085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tred wear uneven, may cause road noise
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished

  19. Fail95,154 miles (+11,084)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,154 miles
    Test number
    795579285054
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tred wear uneven, may cause road noise
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished

  20. Pass84,070 miles (+3,095)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,070 miles
    Test number
    815506974032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

  21. Pass80,975 miles (+6,930)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,975 miles
    Test number
    396522703371
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEML warning light on.
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not excessivly.

  22. Pass74,045 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,045 miles
    Test number
    918449492288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,871 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,871 miles
    Test number
    735104701350
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail68,849 miles (+7,817)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,849 miles
    Test number
    606821701315
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass61,032 miles (+6,131)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,032 miles
    Test number
    570960600342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,901 miles
    Test number
    331959209386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,901 miles (+6,837)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,901 miles
    Test number
    401119209483
    • 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)
    • NoteUndertray insecure;

  28. Pass48,064 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,064 miles
    Test number
    380148198224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,497 miles
    Test number
    232738097212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail42,497 miles (+11,193)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,497 miles
    Test number
    880836597220
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass31,304 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,304 miles
    Test number
    931800006393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail31,254 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,254 miles
    Test number
    384648096444
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR53 LLJ

Does LR53 LLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LLJ is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LLJ?
The MOT on LR53 LLJ is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 LLJ done?
LR53 LLJ was recorded at 181,013 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,867 miles a year.
Has LR53 LLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LLJ has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 LLJ 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 LLJ find?
LR53 LLJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: central front gearbox mounting defective; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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