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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LU53 CYUMOT history

LU53 CYU is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 2 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LU53 CYU red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
139,604 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 CYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 CYU was last recorded at 139,604 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 3,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,250 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,354 miles
Average per year
5,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,604 miles
  • 2025 – 136,250 miles
  • 2024 – 134,585 miles
  • 2023 – 133,577 miles
  • 2022 – 132,837 miles
  • 2021 – 131,162 miles
  • 2020 – 129,319 miles
  • 2019 – 127,191 miles
  • 2018 – 125,373 miles
  • 2017 – 114,062 miles
  • 2016 – 110,512 miles
  • 2015 – 106,698 miles
  • 2014 – 100,026 miles
  • 2013 – 94,748 miles
  • 2012 – 80,651 miles
  • 2011 – 63,602 miles
  • 2010 – 60,745 miles
  • 2009 – 52,966 miles
  • 2008 – 44,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,604 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front brake reaction bushes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,604 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    139,604 miles
    Test number
    538890918906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,250 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,250 miles
    Test number
    824086316741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,585 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,585 miles
    Test number
    234146299048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,577 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,577 miles
    Test number
    642207819656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,837 miles (+1,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,837 miles
    Test number
    537949095276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,162 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,162 miles
    Test number
    869028019058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,319 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,319 miles
    Test number
    828566774133
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  8. Fail129,319 miles (+2,128)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,319 miles
    Test number
    981761584045
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,191 miles (+1,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,191 miles
    Test number
    813061629413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass125,373 miles (+11,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    125,373 miles
    Test number
    240733043022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass114,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    114,062 miles
    Test number
    712372964214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,062 miles (+3,550)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,062 miles
    Test number
    474629262655
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass110,512 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,512 miles
    Test number
    952672725106
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake reaction bushes perished
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail110,512 miles (+3,814)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,512 miles
    Test number
    861245194765
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake reaction bushes perished
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass106,698 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,698 miles
    Test number
    777619105294
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil low

  16. Fail106,698 miles (+6,672)2 failures1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,698 miles
    Test number
    377688205280
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil low

  17. Pass100,026 miles (+5,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,026 miles
    Test number
    955633904279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass94,748 miles (+14,097)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,748 miles
    Test number
    818140003261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass80,651 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,651 miles
    Test number
    229569502273
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  20. Fail80,651 miles (+17,049)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,651 miles
    Test number
    918229002296
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  21. Pass63,602 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,602 miles
    Test number
    218127551174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,745 miles (+7,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,745 miles
    Test number
    864530150295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass52,966 miles (+8,018)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,966 miles
    Test number
    153896669126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat nearside rear

  24. Pass44,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,948 miles
    Test number
    894027858193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU53 CYU

Does LU53 CYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 CYU is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU53 CYU?
The MOT on LU53 CYU is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU53 CYU done?
LU53 CYU was recorded at 139,604 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 5,352 miles a year.
Has LU53 CYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 CYU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LU53 CYU 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 LU53 CYU find?
LU53 CYU passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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