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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LR54 EPVMOT history

LR54 EPV is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 25 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2024.

LR54 EPV blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
134,370 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 EPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 EPV was last recorded at 134,370 miles on 23 Aug 2024, 3,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,916 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,454 miles
Average per year
6,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,370 miles
  • 2023 – 130,916 miles
  • 2022 – 128,571 miles
  • 2021 – 123,279 miles
  • 2020 – 118,437 miles
  • 2019 – 112,114 miles
  • 2018 – 105,029 miles
  • 2017 – 97,153 miles
  • 2016 – 89,621 miles
  • 2015 – 81,278 miles
  • 2014 – 74,452 miles
  • 2013 – 63,342 miles
  • 2012 – 55,964 miles
  • 2011 – 49,768 miles
  • 2010 – 43,796 miles
  • 2009 – 36,995 miles
  • 2008 – 27,535 miles
  • 2007 – 20,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,370 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,370 miles (+3,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,370 miles
    Test number
    376473030731
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass130,916 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,916 miles
    Test number
    692801965891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,571 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,571 miles
    Test number
    676465817178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,564 miles (+5,285)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,564 miles
    Test number
    826815565444
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass123,279 miles (+4,842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,279 miles
    Test number
    602899566070
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass118,437 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,437 miles
    Test number
    871737215973
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail118,437 miles (+6,323)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,437 miles
    Test number
    265241209674
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass112,114 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,114 miles
    Test number
    867843623609
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail112,114 miles (+7,085)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,114 miles
    Test number
    570680751564
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass105,029 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,029 miles
    Test number
    913824805864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail105,029 miles (+7,876)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,029 miles
    Test number
    160018427030
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass97,153 miles (+7,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,153 miles
    Test number
    532841761146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
  13. Pass89,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    543290264108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
  14. Fail89,621 miles (+8,343)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    889456255381
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Pass81,278 miles (+6,826)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,278 miles
    Test number
    204262339908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,452 miles (+11,110)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,452 miles
    Test number
    476163564259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,342 miles (+7,378)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,342 miles
    Test number
    329205653267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,964 miles (+6,196)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,964 miles
    Test number
    127911062214
    • NoteRear middle seat belt stalk cover missing
  19. Pass49,768 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,768 miles
    Test number
    506635261246
    • NoteCentre seatbelt clasp cover missing
  20. Fail49,768 miles (+5,972)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,768 miles
    Test number
    438565961238
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteCentre seatbelt clasp cover missing
  21. Pass43,796 miles (+6,801)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,796 miles
    Test number
    250656450254
    • NoteCentre lap belt clasp surround broken
  22. Pass36,995 miles (+9,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,995 miles
    Test number
    302107569407
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  23. Pass27,535 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,535 miles
    Test number
    424797668216
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
  24. Fail27,474 miles (+6,948)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,474 miles
    Test number
    564823168296
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
  25. Pass20,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,526 miles
    Test number
    372288647263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 EPV

Does LR54 EPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 EPV expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 EPV?
The MOT on LR54 EPV expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 EPV done?
LR54 EPV was recorded at 134,370 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2024, an average of 6,710 miles a year.
Has LR54 EPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 EPV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR54 EPV 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 EPV find?
LR54 EPV passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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