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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LS04 HCFMOT history

LS04 HCF is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 24 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 144,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LS04 HCF silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,982 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 HCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 HCF was last recorded at 144,982 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 2,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,450 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,532 miles
Average per year
5,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,982 miles
  • 2025 – 142,450 miles
  • 2024 – 137,850 miles
  • 2023 – 132,691 miles
  • 2022 – 127,130 miles
  • 2021 – 122,144 miles
  • 2020 – 119,297 miles
  • 2019 – 111,940 miles
  • 2018 – 104,832 miles
  • 2017 – 99,777 miles
  • 2016 – 94,706 miles
  • 2015 – 89,612 miles
  • 2014 – 84,512 miles
  • 2013 – 79,513 miles
  • 2012 – 73,084 miles
  • 2011 – 67,289 miles
  • 2010 – 61,244 miles
  • 2009 – 55,514 miles
  • 2008 – 48,034 miles
  • 2007 – 38,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,982 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,982 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,982 miles
    Test number
    446809676923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail144,982 miles (+2,532)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,982 miles
    Test number
    776232333338
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,450 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    142,450 miles
    Test number
    199739246213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail142,450 miles (+4,600)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,450 miles
    Test number
    375409318990
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass137,850 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,850 miles
    Test number
    218986581549
    • MinorOffside Front Outer 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 Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount noisey (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail137,838 miles (+5,147)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,838 miles
    Test number
    396511752537
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer 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 Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount noisey (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass132,691 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,691 miles
    Test number
    819041654608
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper shock abs mount stiff
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail132,691 miles (+5,561)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,691 miles
    Test number
    168219660702
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper shock abs mount stiff
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass127,130 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,130 miles
    Test number
    566903737800
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall scuffed. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount / bearing stiff in operation.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed / perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arms and components corroded.

  10. Fail127,129 miles (+4,985)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,129 miles
    Test number
    159803384540
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall scuffed. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount / bearing stiff in operation.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed / perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arms and components corroded.

  11. Pass122,144 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,144 miles
    Test number
    684772755021
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail122,144 miles (+2,847)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,144 miles
    Test number
    103549136976
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass119,297 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,297 miles
    Test number
    561352422361
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective product on the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Fail119,294 miles (+7,354)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,294 miles
    Test number
    424091886585
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective product on the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass111,940 miles (+7,108)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,940 miles
    Test number
    200729710567
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass104,832 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,832 miles
    Test number
    170045499511
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail104,830 miles (+5,053)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,830 miles
    Test number
    271497822093
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass99,777 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,777 miles
    Test number
    715513906577
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray broken

  19. Fail99,775 miles (+5,069)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,775 miles
    Test number
    490377594279
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch shield rubbing on suspension components
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray broken
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance only just met requirements

  20. Pass94,706 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,706 miles
    Test number
    204317052343
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside both N/S tyre sidewalls deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front very slight roughness from wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear something stuck in tyre

  21. Fail94,706 miles (+5,094)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,706 miles
    Test number
    985622566241
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside both N/S tyre sidewalls deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front very slight roughness from wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear something stuck in tyre

  22. Pass89,612 miles (+5,100)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,612 miles
    Test number
    638712275032
    • NoteAdvise N/S/F tyre sidewall scuffed
    • NoteAdvise very slight roughness from O/S/F wheel bearing

  23. Pass84,512 miles (+4,999)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,512 miles
    Test number
    547869864021
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise N/S/F tyre sidewall scuffed

  24. Pass79,513 miles (+6,429)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,513 miles
    Test number
    227063273035
    • NoteAdvise all discs slightly worn
    • NoteAdvise wipers smeary

  25. Pass73,084 miles (+5,795)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,084 miles
    Test number
    176372562485
    • NoteAdvise all discs slightly worn

  26. Pass67,289 miles (+6,045)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,289 miles
    Test number
    827093561016
    • NoteAdvise N/S/F tyre sidewall badly scuffed
    • NoteAdvise front discs worn

  27. Pass61,244 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,244 miles
    Test number
    103516970493
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail61,244 miles (+5,730)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,244 miles
    Test number
    984866470084
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass55,514 miles (+7,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,514 miles
    Test number
    153577179089
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  30. Pass48,034 miles (+10,022)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,034 miles
    Test number
    114853508166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass38,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,012 miles
    Test number
    514837097024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 HCF

Does LS04 HCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 HCF is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 HCF?
The MOT on LS04 HCF is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 HCF done?
LS04 HCF was recorded at 144,982 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,658 miles a year.
Has LS04 HCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 HCF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS04 HCF 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 LS04 HCF find?
LS04 HCF passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded very corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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