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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

LX54 PLOMOT history

LX54 PLO is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 9 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2023.

LX54 PLO grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2023
Mileage
151,067 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 PLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX54 PLO was last recorded at 151,067 miles on 13 Sept 2023, 1,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2020: 13,961 miles, lower than 132,414 miles on 5 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,658 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,409 miles
Average per year
7,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,067 miles
  • 2022 – 149,658 miles
  • 2021 – 146,178 miles
  • 2020 – 139,961 miles
  • 2019 – 132,414 miles
  • 2018 – 122,568 miles
  • 2017 – 113,864 miles
  • 2016 – 106,889 miles
  • 2015 – 98,663 miles
  • 2014 – 90,864 miles
  • 2013 – 82,129 miles
  • 2012 – 73,785 miles
  • 2011 – 64,857 miles
  • 2010 – 56,435 miles
  • 2009 – 49,316 miles
  • 2008 – 41,339 miles
  • 2007 – 33,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,067 miles
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 29% (limit 30%) (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak front (possible radiator)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil at cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryO/s front and rear outer sill corroded outwith prescribed area
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tank heatshield inscure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Heat shield on petrol tank insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,067 miles (+1,409)8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,067 miles
    Test number
    453957141403
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 29% (limit 30%) (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak front (possible radiator)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil at cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s front and rear outer sill corroded outwith prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  2. Pass149,658 miles (+3,480)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,658 miles
    Test number
    720519224194
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,178 miles
    Test number
    918048422965
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTank heatshield inscure

  4. Fail146,178 miles (+6,217)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,178 miles
    Test number
    745787510370
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Shows secondary rubber on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Shows secondrt rubber on edhes (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTank heatshield inscure

  5. Pass139,961 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,961 miles
    Test number
    975061486330
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail13,961 miles (-118,453)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,961 miles
    Test number
    601011283374
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass132,414 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    132,414 miles
    Test number
    418134090945
    • AdvisoryHeat shield on petrol tank insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail132,410 miles (+9,842)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,410 miles
    Test number
    380808403509
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield on petrol tank insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass122,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    122,568 miles
    Test number
    388860124561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,568 miles (+8,704)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,568 miles
    Test number
    632235000610
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass113,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,864 miles
    Test number
    212818298203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,864 miles (+6,975)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,864 miles
    Test number
    313979165745
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass106,889 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,889 miles
    Test number
    240822529062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail106,888 miles (+8,225)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,888 miles
    Test number
    544963822715
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass98,663 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,663 miles
    Test number
    413905593852
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly worn

  16. Fail98,663 miles (+7,799)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,663 miles
    Test number
    944749409767
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly worn

  17. Pass90,864 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,864 miles
    Test number
    608402654250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Fail90,864 miles (+8,735)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,864 miles
    Test number
    685671454277
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  19. Pass82,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,129 miles
    Test number
    458287243296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,129 miles (+8,344)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,129 miles
    Test number
    245546143297
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  21. Pass73,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,785 miles
    Test number
    179701752294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,785 miles (+8,928)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,785 miles
    Test number
    289621452234
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass64,857 miles (+8,422)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,857 miles
    Test number
    906200551240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,435 miles (+7,119)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,435 miles
    Test number
    373770050453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,316 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,316 miles
    Test number
    243862449237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,339 miles
    Test number
    110468638236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail41,339 miles (+8,191)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,339 miles
    Test number
    793588838216
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass33,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,148 miles
    Test number
    473323447290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX54 PLO

Does LX54 PLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 PLO expired on 13 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 PLO?
The MOT on LX54 PLO expired on 13 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 PLO done?
LX54 PLO was recorded at 151,067 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2023, an average of 7,354 miles a year.
Has LX54 PLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 PLO has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LX54 PLO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX54 PLO find?
LX54 PLO failed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2023 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (rear section); exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre; exhaust system insecure centre, and 15 more.

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