
Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
LR53 RUSMOT history
LR53 RUS is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 13 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2025 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 197,279 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 May 2025
- Mileage
- 197,279 mi
- At MOT on 4 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,136 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 RUS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 13 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 RUS was last recorded at 197,279 miles on 4 May 2024, 2,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 195,009 miles · 18 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,270 miles
- Average per year
- 7,136 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 197,279 miles
- 2022 – 195,009 miles
- 2021 – 192,182 miles
- 2020 – 186,279 miles
- 2019 – 176,533 miles
- 2018 – 167,489 miles
- 2017 – 154,856 miles
- 2016 – 143,474 miles
- 2015 – 138,646 miles
- 2013 – 130,115 miles
- 2012 – 113,068 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryChip windscreen
- AdvisoryHandbrake requires attention just met requirementsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Full MOT history
12 tests since 16 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,279 miles (+2,270)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 197,279 miles
- Test number
- 811400295477
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip windscreen
- AdvisoryHandbrake requires attention just met requirements
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass195,009 miles (+2,827)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 195,009 miles
- Test number
- 419271932020
- AdvisoryEngine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryMinor stone chip/damage on windscreen
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass192,182 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 192,182 miles
- Test number
- 929974404523
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake requires attention just met requirements
- AdvisoryTop mount creaking lock to lock
Fail192,182 miles (+5,903)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,182 miles
- Test number
- 762986740968
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake requires attention just met requirements
- AdvisoryTop mount creaking lock to lock
Pass186,279 miles (+9,746)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 186,279 miles
- Test number
- 561595333752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,533 miles (+9,044)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 176,533 miles
- Test number
- 832985991062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,489 miles (+12,633)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 167,489 miles
- Test number
- 136892833436
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,856 miles (+11,382)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 154,856 miles
- Test number
- 958984772197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,474 miles (+4,828)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 143,474 miles
- Test number
- 229333657440
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre nail in thread
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass138,646 miles (+8,531)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 138,646 miles
- Test number
- 918595885161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,115 miles (+17,047)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 130,115 miles
- Test number
- 788290253282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres have uneven wear
Pass113,068 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 113,068 miles
- Test number
- 215218292136
- NoteDamage to nearside rear tyre but cords not exposed
Questions about LR53 RUS
- Does LR53 RUS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 RUS expired on 3 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 RUS?
- The MOT on LR53 RUS expired on 3 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 RUS done?
- LR53 RUS was recorded at 197,279 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2024, an average of 7,136 miles a year.
- Has LR53 RUS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 RUS has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR53 RUS 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 RUS find?
- LR53 RUS passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2024 with 6 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2; rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s, and 3 more.
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