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Audi A3

White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LR54 BTSMOT history

LR54 BTS is a white petrol Audi A3 first used on 22 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LR54 BTS white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
133,283 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 BTS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 BTS was last recorded at 133,283 miles on 8 May 2026, 8,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,218 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,065 miles
Average per year
6,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,283 miles
  • 2025 – 125,218 miles
  • 2024 – 118,592 miles
  • 2023 – 114,048 miles
  • 2022 – 110,239 miles
  • 2021 – 105,923 miles
  • 2020 – 102,878 miles
  • 2019 – 98,144 miles
  • 2018 – 96,538 miles
  • 2017 – 91,368 miles
  • 2016 – 84,730 miles
  • 2015 – 77,436 miles
  • 2014 – 70,227 miles
  • 2013 – 63,606 miles
  • 2012 – 54,367 miles
  • 2011 – 38,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,283 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,283 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    133,283 miles
    Test number
    513064781111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Fail133,283 miles (+8,065)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,283 miles
    Test number
    614774080807
    • 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass125,218 miles (+6,626)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    125,218 miles
    Test number
    439491770844
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass118,592 miles (+4,544)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,592 miles
    Test number
    494689181725
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass114,048 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,048 miles
    Test number
    551569582118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,239 miles (+4,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,239 miles
    Test number
    209706681999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass105,923 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,923 miles
    Test number
    544242705104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,878 miles (+4,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    102,878 miles
    Test number
    232313555881
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass98,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,144 miles
    Test number
    337712778090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER // OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

  10. Fail98,144 miles (+1,606)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,144 miles
    Test number
    811519272503
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER // OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

  11. Pass96,538 miles (+5,170)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,538 miles
    Test number
    774116609445
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp has water inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted at time of test

  12. Pass91,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,368 miles
    Test number
    299077753656
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Fail91,368 miles (+6,638)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,368 miles
    Test number
    472258437284
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber upper mounting deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass84,730 miles (+7,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,730 miles
    Test number
    603326322328
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  15. Pass77,436 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,436 miles
    Test number
    576857285045
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail77,436 miles (+7,209)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,436 miles
    Test number
    325336085081
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp is corroded and snapped but exhaust system is adequately supported
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass70,227 miles (+6,621)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,227 miles
    Test number
    908287174024
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear number plate is starting to fade
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass63,606 miles (+9,239)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,606 miles
    Test number
    359151083092
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass54,367 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,367 miles
    Test number
    338484292007
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn inner edge

  20. Fail54,367 miles (+871)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,367 miles
    Test number
    598874692073
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn inner edge

  21. Pass53,496 miles (+14,845)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,496 miles
    Test number
    939702462026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,651 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,651 miles
    Test number
    956190721004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a split but not to cords

Questions about LR54 BTS

Does LR54 BTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 BTS is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 BTS?
The MOT on LR54 BTS is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 BTS done?
LR54 BTS was recorded at 133,283 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 6,187 miles a year.
Has LR54 BTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 BTS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR54 BTS 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 BTS find?
LR54 BTS passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 3 more.

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