Audi logo

Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 3,189 cc

LS54 ECXMOT history

LS54 ECX is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 110,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

LS54 ECX grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2026
Mileage
110,311 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,588 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS54 ECX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 ECX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 ECX was last recorded at 110,311 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,088 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
223 miles
Average per year
4,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,311 miles
  • 2024 – 110,088 miles
  • 2023 – 109,924 miles
  • 2017 – 107,206 miles
  • 2016 – 99,110 miles
  • 2015 – 92,363 miles
  • 2014 – 88,261 miles
  • 2013 – 80,670 miles
  • 2012 – 73,167 miles
  • 2011 – 63,374 miles
  • 2010 – 46,219 miles
  • 2009 – 42,940 miles
  • 2008 – 37,775 miles
  • 2007 – 31,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,311 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,311 miles
    Test number
    403787919217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail110,311 miles (+223)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,311 miles
    Test number
    418393541646
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass110,088 miles (+164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,088 miles
    Test number
    640351936265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail109,924 miles (+2,718)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,924 miles
    Test number
    856518891328
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s /s dust covers deiterated

  5. Pass107,206 miles (+8,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,206 miles
    Test number
    778186374555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass99,110 miles (+6,747)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,110 miles
    Test number
    111980305891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass92,363 miles (+4,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,363 miles
    Test number
    723150612247
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe going into rear exhaust box corroded at join.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass88,261 miles (+7,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,261 miles
    Test number
    969856084267
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass80,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,670 miles
    Test number
    449081793252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,670 miles (+7,503)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,670 miles
    Test number
    839111493223
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass73,167 miles (+9,793)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,167 miles
    Test number
    885543472284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,374 miles (+17,155)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,374 miles
    Test number
    386929571404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,219 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,219 miles
    Test number
    321247830417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,940 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,940 miles
    Test number
    442365649410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,775 miles (+6,613)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,775 miles
    Test number
    453099538457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,162 miles
    Test number
    904657847310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 ECX

Does LS54 ECX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 ECX expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 ECX?
The MOT on LS54 ECX expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 ECX done?
LS54 ECX was recorded at 110,311 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 4,588 miles a year.
Has LS54 ECX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 ECX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 ECX 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 LS54 ECX find?
LS54 ECX passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Related registrations

Browse all LS54E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.