
Audi A3
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc
LR54 ECVMOT history
LR54 ECV is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 27 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,096 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 165,096 mi
- At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,443 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR54 ECV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 27 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR54 ECV was last recorded at 165,096 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 165,086 miles · 12 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 7,443 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 165,096 miles
- 2022 – 162,650 miles
- 2021 – 158,860 miles
- 2020 – 152,790 miles
- 2019 – 148,906 miles
- 2018 – 143,144 miles
- 2017 – 137,085 miles
- 2016 – 128,066 miles
- 2015 – 119,150 miles
- 2014 – 109,384 miles
- 2013 – 95,293 miles
- 2012 – 78,361 miles
- 2011 – 59,574 miles
- 2010 – 52,504 miles
- 2009 – 49,110 miles
- 2008 – 44,782 miles
- 2007 – 42,183 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,096 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 165,096 miles
- Test number
- 135595541767
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail165,086 miles (+2,436)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,086 miles
- Test number
- 901492303711
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass162,650 miles (+8)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 162,650 miles
- Test number
- 791212615796
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail162,642 miles (+3,782)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,642 miles
- Test number
- 208770447980
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass158,860 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 158,860 miles
- Test number
- 979046547326
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail158,857 miles (+6,067)2 dangerous2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,857 miles
- Test number
- 608702590463
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass152,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 152,790 miles
- Test number
- 252548706610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,790 miles (+3,884)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,790 miles
- Test number
- 606433394486
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass148,906 miles (+5,762)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 148,906 miles
- Test number
- 317813754746
- 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass143,144 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 143,144 miles
- Test number
- 459904096873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,143 miles (+6,058)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,143 miles
- Test number
- 774708977268
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,085 miles (+9,019)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 137,085 miles
- Test number
- 358215310855
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low
Pass128,066 miles (+8,916)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 128,066 miles
- Test number
- 421783949562
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass119,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 119,150 miles
- Test number
- 543742463608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,150 miles (+9,766)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,150 miles
- Test number
- 123395243277
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass109,384 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 109,384 miles
- Test number
- 557269984106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,384 miles (+14,091)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,384 miles
- Test number
- 805419684111
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass95,293 miles (+16,932)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 95,293 miles
- Test number
- 618935243274
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail78,361 miles1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,361 miles
- Test number
- 147213542296
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,361 miles (+18,787)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 78,361 miles
- Test number
- 488103842233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,574 miles (+7,070)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 59,574 miles
- Test number
- 425409381099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,504 miles (+3,394)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 52,504 miles
- Test number
- 174646970420
- NoteFront tyres have slight cracks
Pass49,110 miles (+4,328)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 49,110 miles
- Test number
- 592362089024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass44,782 miles (+2,599)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 44,782 miles
- Test number
- 693741998015
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass42,183 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 42,183 miles
- Test number
- 501682887098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR54 ECV
- Does LR54 ECV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR54 ECV expired on 26 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR54 ECV?
- The MOT on LR54 ECV expired on 26 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR54 ECV done?
- LR54 ECV was recorded at 165,096 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 7,443 miles a year.
- Has LR54 ECV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR54 ECV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR54 ECV 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 ECV find?
- LR54 ECV passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension arms.
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