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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,968 cc

LX53 VRRMOT history

LX53 VRR is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2024.

LX53 VRR black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2025
Mileage
152,220 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 VRR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 VRR was last recorded at 152,220 miles on 20 Nov 2024, 2,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,329 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,891 miles
Average per year
6,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,220 miles
  • 2023 – 149,329 miles
  • 2022 – 146,578 miles
  • 2021 – 143,387 miles
  • 2020 – 141,054 miles
  • 2019 – 133,710 miles
  • 2018 – 123,103 miles
  • 2017 – 111,418 miles
  • 2016 – 98,884 miles
  • 2015 – 85,644 miles
  • 2014 – 79,696 miles
  • 2013 – 71,532 miles
  • 2012 – 64,248 miles
  • 2011 – 58,684 miles
  • 2010 – 52,882 miles
  • 2009 – 44,913 miles
  • 2008 – 38,590 miles
  • 2007 – 33,605 miles
  • 2006 – 29,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,220 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,220 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,220 miles
    Test number
    739963847453
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded

  2. FailMileage not read4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    618137466497
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded

  3. Pass149,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,329 miles
    Test number
    330950547912
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail149,329 miles (+2,751)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,329 miles
    Test number
    297730292896
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass146,578 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,578 miles
    Test number
    291928310243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail146,577 miles (+3,190)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,577 miles
    Test number
    218850768173
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass143,387 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,387 miles
    Test number
    227662203990
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail143,373 miles (+2,319)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,373 miles
    Test number
    212997324991
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass141,054 miles (+7,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,054 miles
    Test number
    697078591031
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass133,710 miles (+10,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,710 miles
    Test number
    767599829369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass123,103 miles (+11,685)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,103 miles
    Test number
    925232989494
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass111,418 miles (+12,534)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,418 miles
    Test number
    434300897475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash

  13. Pass98,884 miles (+13,240)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,884 miles
    Test number
    274480795637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash

  14. Pass85,644 miles (+5,948)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,644 miles
    Test number
    604315134054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,696 miles (+8,164)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,696 miles
    Test number
    255450794214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,532 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,532 miles
    Test number
    368705083422
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteTraction control warning light illuminated

  17. Fail71,532 miles (+7,284)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,532 miles
    Test number
    288985683230
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteTraction control warning light illuminated

  18. Pass64,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,248 miles
    Test number
    849676272294
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail64,248 miles (+5,564)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,248 miles
    Test number
    357766172459
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass58,684 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,684 miles
    Test number
    296414371254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail58,680 miles (+5,798)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,680 miles
    Test number
    597133271224
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  22. Pass52,882 miles (+7,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,882 miles
    Test number
    462273670261
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass44,913 miles (+6,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,913 miles
    Test number
    850044279276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass38,590 miles (+4,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,590 miles
    Test number
    554616778278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass33,605 miles (+4,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,605 miles
    Test number
    393449087234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass29,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,058 miles
    Test number
    564542896296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 VRR

Does LX53 VRR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 VRR expired on 19 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 VRR?
The MOT on LX53 VRR expired on 19 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 VRR done?
LX53 VRR was recorded at 152,220 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2024, an average of 6,809 miles a year.
Has LX53 VRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 VRR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LX53 VRR 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 LX53 VRR find?
LX53 VRR passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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