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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LS53 NLCMOT history

LS53 NLC is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2024.

LS53 NLC grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2024
Mileage
173,347 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS53 NLC was last recorded at 173,347 miles on 2 Aug 2024, 6,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,418 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,929 miles
Average per year
8,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,347 miles
  • 2023 – 166,418 miles
  • 2021 – 161,925 miles
  • 2019 – 155,464 miles
  • 2018 – 142,088 miles
  • 2017 – 132,158 miles
  • 2016 – 123,447 miles
  • 2015 – 116,093 miles
  • 2013 – 91,395 miles
  • 2012 – 78,366 miles
  • 2011 – 66,197 miles
  • 2010 – 49,061 miles
  • 2009 – 48,572 miles
  • 2008 – 38,343 miles
  • 2007 – 25,820 miles
  • 2006 – 15,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,347 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,347 miles (+6,929)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,347 miles
    Test number
    810964691587
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass166,418 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,418 miles
    Test number
    331932204638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail166,418 miles (+4,493)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,418 miles
    Test number
    974452802267
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass161,925 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    161,925 miles
    Test number
    358363976107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail161,925 miles (+6,461)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,925 miles
    Test number
    500240754540
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass155,464 miles (+13,376)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,464 miles
    Test number
    809570711419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,088 miles (+9,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    142,088 miles
    Test number
    574732713520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass132,158 miles (+8,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    132,158 miles
    Test number
    948894803278
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass123,447 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    123,447 miles
    Test number
    307633158598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOil light on

  10. Fail123,443 miles (+7,350)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,443 miles
    Test number
    234042925164
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOil light on

  11. Pass116,093 miles (+24,698)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,093 miles
    Test number
    677336015059
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges

  12. Pass91,395 miles (+13,029)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,395 miles
    Test number
    248001923078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres out of shape inner edges.
    • NoteOffside rear lamp unit cracked.

  13. Pass78,366 miles (+12,169)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,366 miles
    Test number
    798358012003
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

  14. Fail66,197 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,197 miles
    Test number
    155629911001
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteGlove box switch & lid broken

  15. Pass66,197 miles (+17,136)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,197 miles
    Test number
    945419511096
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteGlove box switch & lid broken

  16. Pass49,061 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,061 miles
    Test number
    350785720012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,572 miles (+10,229)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,572 miles
    Test number
    934490619348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,343 miles (+12,523)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,343 miles
    Test number
    470550018356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,820 miles (+10,616)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,820 miles
    Test number
    480539317433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,204 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    15,204 miles
    Test number
    893791726363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail15,192 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,192 miles
    Test number
    301833816348
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Questions about LS53 NLC

Does LS53 NLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NLC expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NLC?
The MOT on LS53 NLC expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NLC done?
LS53 NLC was recorded at 173,347 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2024, an average of 8,920 miles a year.
Has LS53 NLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NLC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 NLC 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 NLC find?
LS53 NLC failed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2024 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 7 more.

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