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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

LS53 VSGMOT history

LS53 VSG is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LS53 VSG silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,691 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VSG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 VSG was last recorded at 72,691 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 May 2018: 57,080 miles, lower than 58,048 miles on 6 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,175 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,516 miles
Average per year
3,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,691 miles
  • 2024 – 71,175 miles
  • 2023 – 66,941 miles
  • 2022 – 66,547 miles
  • 2021 – 64,117 miles
  • 2020 – 62,509 miles
  • 2019 – 59,752 miles
  • 2018 – 57,080 miles
  • 2017 – 53,144 miles
  • 2016 – 50,561 miles
  • 2014 – 40,955 miles
  • 2013 – 37,885 miles
  • 2012 – 34,736 miles
  • 2011 – 31,889 miles
  • 2010 – 24,199 miles
  • 2009 – 19,959 miles
  • 2008 – 16,419 miles
  • 2007 – 12,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,691 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs getting lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,691 miles (+1,516)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,691 miles
    Test number
    710795090211
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,175 miles
    Test number
    877697307497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,175 miles (+2,201)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,175 miles
    Test number
    370744406322
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass68,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,974 miles
    Test number
    712562425183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,974 miles (+2,033)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,974 miles
    Test number
    274296201526
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass66,941 miles (+394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,941 miles
    Test number
    364290031176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs getting lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass66,547 miles (+2,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,547 miles
    Test number
    142244394049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs getting lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass64,117 miles (+1,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,117 miles
    Test number
    864112179467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass62,509 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,509 miles
    Test number
    371611108668
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail62,509 miles (+2,757)1 major2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,509 miles
    Test number
    592531467297
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass59,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,752 miles
    Test number
    383775650619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,752 miles (+2,672)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,752 miles
    Test number
    504340991269
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass57,080 miles (-968)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,080 miles
    Test number
    167831994174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,048 miles (+4,904)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,048 miles
    Test number
    794214381865
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass53,144 miles (+2,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,144 miles
    Test number
    908487442585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate is poor

  16. Pass50,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,561 miles
    Test number
    622919677740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,561 miles (+9,606)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,561 miles
    Test number
    407736422300
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Fail40,955 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,955 miles
    Test number
    289887754358
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNsr tyre outer wall cracking up
    • NoteOsr tyre cracking up outer wall

  19. Pass40,955 miles (+3,070)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,955 miles
    Test number
    809817654329
    • NoteNsr tyre outer wall cracking up
    • NoteOsr tyre cracking up outer wall

  20. Pass37,885 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,885 miles
    Test number
    409143743320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,736 miles (+2,847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,736 miles
    Test number
    319265542384
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass31,889 miles (+3,680)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,889 miles
    Test number
    188738641343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,209 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,209 miles
    Test number
    808665201020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,199 miles (+4,240)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,199 miles
    Test number
    731666900066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,959 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,959 miles
    Test number
    714075419086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,419 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    16,419 miles
    Test number
    140091428423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    12,835 miles
    Test number
    171056847487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail12,835 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,835 miles
    Test number
    402036747016
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LS53 VSG

Does LS53 VSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 VSG is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VSG?
The MOT on LS53 VSG is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 VSG done?
LS53 VSG was recorded at 72,691 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,179 miles a year.
Has LS53 VSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VSG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 VSG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 VSG find?
LS53 VSG passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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