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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LS53 HFOMOT history

LS53 HFO is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

LS53 HFO blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2026
Mileage
143,431 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 HFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 HFO was last recorded at 143,431 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,407 miles · 17 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
6,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,431 miles
  • 2024 – 143,407 miles
  • 2023 – 142,992 miles
  • 2022 – 142,044 miles
  • 2021 – 140,409 miles
  • 2020 – 138,275 miles
  • 2019 – 130,382 miles
  • 2018 – 121,942 miles
  • 2017 – 113,623 miles
  • 2016 – 105,263 miles
  • 2015 – 98,469 miles
  • 2014 – 88,416 miles
  • 2013 – 80,284 miles
  • 2012 – 71,196 miles
  • 2011 – 62,318 miles
  • 2010 – 53,880 miles
  • 2009 – 46,356 miles
  • 2008 – 43,670 miles
  • 2007 – 29,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,431 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,431 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    143,431 miles
    Test number
    239812419845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,407 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,407 miles
    Test number
    389640074418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,992 miles
    Test number
    576764586633
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight knock from front suspension possible anti roll bar link ball joints

  4. Fail142,988 miles (+944)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,988 miles
    Test number
    503959320721
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 91Y Michelin Primacy3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & deep cut no cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight knock from front suspension possible anti roll bar link ball joints

  5. Pass142,044 miles (+1,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    142,044 miles
    Test number
    694273615694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre

  6. Pass140,409 miles (+2,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,409 miles
    Test number
    983270027206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass138,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,275 miles
    Test number
    935662873443
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak

  8. Fail138,275 miles (+7,893)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,275 miles
    Test number
    310059490175
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak

  9. Pass130,382 miles (+8,440)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,382 miles
    Test number
    496861376082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,942 miles (+8,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,942 miles
    Test number
    448859909279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass113,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,623 miles
    Test number
    242672768361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber outer casing damaged (does not effect function)

  12. Fail113,623 miles (+8,360)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,623 miles
    Test number
    488140649268
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber outer casing damaged (does not effect function)

  13. Pass105,263 miles (+6,794)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,263 miles
    Test number
    389630772674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,469 miles (+10,053)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,469 miles
    Test number
    166142515403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass88,416 miles (+8,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,416 miles
    Test number
    149852124435
    • 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)

  16. Pass80,284 miles (+9,088)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,284 miles
    Test number
    306412323039
    • NoteUnder body covers fitted full inspection restricted

  17. Pass71,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,196 miles
    Test number
    146971732039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,196 miles (+8,878)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,196 miles
    Test number
    196141132011
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass62,318 miles (+8,438)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,318 miles
    Test number
    445189211061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,880 miles (+7,524)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,880 miles
    Test number
    384611820007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,356 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,356 miles
    Test number
    330780629055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,670 miles (+14,611)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,670 miles
    Test number
    270553728085
    • NoteAll tyres wearing to various degrees

  23. Pass29,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,059 miles
    Test number
    161653607445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 HFO

Does LS53 HFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 HFO expired on 16 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 HFO?
The MOT on LS53 HFO expired on 16 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 HFO done?
LS53 HFO was recorded at 143,431 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 6,324 miles a year.
Has LS53 HFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 HFO has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 HFO 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 LS53 HFO find?
LS53 HFO passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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