
Audi A3
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc
LR54 ECTMOT history
LR54 ECT is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 22 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,034 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 108,034 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,920 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR54 ECT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR54 ECT was last recorded at 108,034 miles on 8 Nov 2022, 22,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 85,284 miles · 29 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 22,750 miles
- Average per year
- 5,920 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 108,034 miles
- 2021 – 85,284 miles
- 2020 – 71,911 miles
- 2019 – 64,387 miles
- 2018 – 59,818 miles
- 2017 – 55,586 miles
- 2016 – 50,798 miles
- 2015 – 46,944 miles
- 2014 – 40,534 miles
- 2013 – 31,433 miles
- 2012 – 27,563 miles
- 2009 – 26,262 miles
- 2008 – 23,422 miles
- 2007 – 18,750 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack in glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 9 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,034 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 108,034 miles
- Test number
- 895313031520
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack in glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,034 miles (+22,750)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,034 miles
- Test number
- 133956165735
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,284 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 85,284 miles
- Test number
- 905414841530
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Fail85,284 miles (+13,373)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,284 miles
- Test number
- 139153425414
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Pass71,911 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 71,911 miles
- Test number
- 336420013916
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail71,911 miles (+7,524)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,911 miles
- Test number
- 510010669693
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested Due to poor fast idle / engine fault (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass64,387 miles (+4,569)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 64,387 miles
- Test number
- 316265381913
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage to o/s lower corner (0.1 (b))
Pass59,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 59,818 miles
- Test number
- 962387279265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,818 miles (+4,232)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,818 miles
- Test number
- 914737013982
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass55,586 miles (+4,788)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 55,586 miles
- Test number
- 339959359160
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged in bottom left corner (6.3.1d)
Pass50,798 miles (+3,854)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 50,798 miles
- Test number
- 508362895886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,944 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 46,944 miles
- Test number
- 499057690012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,944 miles (+6,410)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,944 miles
- Test number
- 707257676827
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,534 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 40,534 miles
- Test number
- 136258304363
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres cracked and perished
Fail40,534 miles (+9,101)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,534 miles
- Test number
- 189578704340
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres cracked and perished
Fail31,433 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,433 miles
- Test number
- 209235103360
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOsr tyre cracked
Pass31,433 miles (+3,870)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 31,433 miles
- Test number
- 508345203370
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOsr tyre cracked
Pass27,563 miles (+1,301)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 27,563 miles
- Test number
- 138863302428
- NoteWet conditions
Pass26,262 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 26,262 miles
- Test number
- 264400989246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,262 miles (+2,840)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,262 miles
- Test number
- 691450689202
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass23,422 miles (+4,672)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 23,422 miles
- Test number
- 311243088271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,750 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 18,750 miles
- Test number
- 154152487232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LR54 ECT
- Does LR54 ECT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR54 ECT expired on 7 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR54 ECT?
- The MOT on LR54 ECT expired on 7 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR54 ECT done?
- LR54 ECT was recorded at 108,034 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 5,920 miles a year.
- Has LR54 ECT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR54 ECT has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR54 ECT 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 ECT find?
- LR54 ECT passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack in glass; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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