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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

LR54 BAVMOT history

LR54 BAV is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 25 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LR54 BAV black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
107,898 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 BAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 BAV was last recorded at 107,898 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,534 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,364 miles
Average per year
3,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,898 miles
  • 2025 – 106,534 miles
  • 2024 – 103,984 miles
  • 2023 – 100,397 miles
  • 2022 – 98,902 miles
  • 2021 – 98,219 miles
  • 2020 – 97,696 miles
  • 2019 – 96,771 miles
  • 2018 – 95,545 miles
  • 2017 – 94,571 miles
  • 2016 – 91,441 miles
  • 2015 – 89,278 miles
  • 2014 – 85,930 miles
  • 2012 – 77,881 miles
  • 2011 – 71,813 miles
  • 2010 – 58,579 miles
  • 2009 – 52,215 miles
  • 2008 – 40,603 miles
  • 2007 – 33,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,898 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,898 miles (+1,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    107,898 miles
    Test number
    624638186837
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,534 miles (+2,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,534 miles
    Test number
    694656099802
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,984 miles
    Test number
    504770980563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,984 miles (+3,587)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,984 miles
    Test number
    533470319485
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass100,397 miles (+1,495)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,397 miles
    Test number
    763321660073
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,902 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,902 miles
    Test number
    268896853528
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail98,902 miles (+683)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,902 miles
    Test number
    911096876489
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass98,219 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,219 miles
    Test number
    166624657975
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail98,219 miles (+523)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,219 miles
    Test number
    828297446914
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,696 miles
    Test number
    233674403749
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail97,696 miles (+925)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,696 miles
    Test number
    172560836422
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (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))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass96,771 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,771 miles
    Test number
    831180227451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,545 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,545 miles
    Test number
    396993050271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,571 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,571 miles
    Test number
    769564545630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,441 miles (+2,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,441 miles
    Test number
    964026640173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,278 miles (+3,348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,278 miles
    Test number
    127648780423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass85,930 miles (+8,049)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,930 miles
    Test number
    406259104100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,881 miles (+6,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,881 miles
    Test number
    197364212317
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail71,813 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,813 miles
    Test number
    146670771258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass71,813 miles (+13,234)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,813 miles
    Test number
    329420371294
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass58,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,579 miles
    Test number
    213704350180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,579 miles (+6,364)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,579 miles
    Test number
    871194450164
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass52,215 miles (+11,612)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,215 miles
    Test number
    394492409352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,603 miles (+7,483)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,603 miles
    Test number
    391014558266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,120 miles
    Test number
    721323167273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 BAV

Does LR54 BAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 BAV is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 BAV?
The MOT on LR54 BAV is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 BAV done?
LR54 BAV was recorded at 107,898 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 3,949 miles a year.
Has LR54 BAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 BAV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 BAV 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 LR54 BAV find?
LR54 BAV passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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