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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LS54 FBJMOT history

LS54 FBJ is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 26 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 149,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LS54 FBJ black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
149,535 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 FBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 FBJ was last recorded at 149,535 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,097 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,438 miles
Average per year
5,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,535 miles
  • 2025 – 145,097 miles
  • 2024 – 141,175 miles
  • 2023 – 125,885 miles
  • 2022 – 114,215 miles
  • 2021 – 105,705 miles
  • 2020 – 102,069 miles
  • 2018 – 98,670 miles
  • 2017 – 95,094 miles
  • 2016 – 88,134 miles
  • 2015 – 82,633 miles
  • 2014 – 77,414 miles
  • 2013 – 72,251 miles
  • 2012 – 67,427 miles
  • 2011 – 62,611 miles
  • 2010 – 55,982 miles
  • 2009 – 50,574 miles
  • 2008 – 44,139 miles
  • 2007 – 40,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,535 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,535 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    149,535 miles
    Test number
    147571335840
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,534 miles (+4,437)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,534 miles
    Test number
    573663932741
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,097 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    145,097 miles
    Test number
    796862715546
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail145,088 miles (+3,913)4 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,088 miles
    Test number
    604254790779
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass141,175 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    141,175 miles
    Test number
    221919713319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail141,175 miles (+15,290)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,175 miles
    Test number
    129250811539
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both cracked to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,885 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,885 miles
    Test number
    234795418124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,885 miles (+11,670)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,885 miles
    Test number
    185956132510
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,215 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,215 miles
    Test number
    183214560882
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail114,111 miles (+8,406)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,111 miles
    Test number
    987024529354
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass105,705 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,705 miles
    Test number
    800061711170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,701 miles (+3,632)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,701 miles
    Test number
    693670805563
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass102,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,069 miles
    Test number
    168988875635
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail102,069 miles (+3,399)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,069 miles
    Test number
    802988588884
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass98,670 miles (+25)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,670 miles
    Test number
    208484492782
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  16. Fail98,645 miles (+3,551)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,645 miles
    Test number
    824260150839
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  17. Pass95,094 miles (+6,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,094 miles
    Test number
    442943771432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass88,134 miles (+5,501)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,134 miles
    Test number
    935351798099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,633 miles (+5,219)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,633 miles
    Test number
    579784682392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,414 miles (+88)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,414 miles
    Test number
    716920484294
    • NoteNearside rear shock outer casing dust cover insecure

  21. Fail77,326 miles (+5,075)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,326 miles
    Test number
    138224674254
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear light lens slight movement
    • NoteNearside rear shock outer casing dust cover insecure

  22. Pass72,251 miles (+4,824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,251 miles
    Test number
    335632493255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass67,427 miles (+4,816)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,427 miles
    Test number
    197929382297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,611 miles (+6,629)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,611 miles
    Test number
    619283581296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,982 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,982 miles
    Test number
    181971880214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass55,982 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,982 miles
    Test number
    832421580234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,574 miles
    Test number
    203320289234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail50,574 miles (+6,435)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,574 miles
    Test number
    351390089231
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  29. Pass44,139 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,139 miles
    Test number
    161080988225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass40,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,374 miles
    Test number
    992338877295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LS54 FBJ

Does LS54 FBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 FBJ is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 FBJ?
The MOT on LS54 FBJ is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 FBJ done?
LS54 FBJ was recorded at 149,535 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 5,949 miles a year.
Has LS54 FBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 FBJ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 FBJ 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 FBJ find?
LS54 FBJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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