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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS54 NELMOT history

LS54 NEL is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

LS54 NEL white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,560 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 NEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 NEL was last recorded at 115,560 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 7,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,842 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,718 miles
Average per year
5,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,560 miles
  • 2025 – 107,842 miles
  • 2024 – 104,127 miles
  • 2023 – 101,797 miles
  • 2022 – 99,438 miles
  • 2021 – 95,840 miles
  • 2020 – 93,123 miles
  • 2019 – 86,532 miles
  • 2018 – 74,919 miles
  • 2017 – 66,156 miles
  • 2015 – 54,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,560 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,560 miles (+7,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,560 miles
    Test number
    569002378422
    • 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))

  2. Pass107,842 miles (+3,715)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,842 miles
    Test number
    530632871591
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,127 miles (+2,330)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,127 miles
    Test number
    458220209642
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass101,797 miles (+2,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,797 miles
    Test number
    323778168623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,438 miles (+3,598)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,438 miles
    Test number
    282723010788
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass95,840 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,840 miles
    Test number
    648129866448
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly under inflated and has slight side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lens missing

  7. Fail95,840 miles (+2,717)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,840 miles
    Test number
    776258811133
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing 1x from all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly under inflated and has slight side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lens missing

  8. Pass93,123 miles (+6,591)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,123 miles
    Test number
    886918192547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,532 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,532 miles
    Test number
    444178353003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail86,466 miles (+11,547)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,466 miles
    Test number
    947552929213
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all brake discs
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass74,919 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,919 miles
    Test number
    715349344819
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak

  12. Fail74,897 miles (+8,741)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,897 miles
    Test number
    807293786071
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak

  13. Pass66,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    475116011053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,156 miles (+12,115)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    907178850658
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass54,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,041 miles
    Test number
    159727773796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS54 NEL

Does LS54 NEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 NEL is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 NEL?
The MOT on LS54 NEL is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 NEL done?
LS54 NEL was recorded at 115,560 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 5,627 miles a year.
Has LS54 NEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 NEL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LS54 NEL 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 NEL find?
LS54 NEL passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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