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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

LX54 PLUMOT history

LX54 PLU is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 3 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LX54 PLU black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,475 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 PLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 PLU was last recorded at 95,475 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,469 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,475 miles
  • 2025 – 89,668 miles
  • 2024 – 85,458 miles
  • 2023 – 80,856 miles
  • 2021 – 75,655 miles
  • 2020 – 65,395 miles
  • 2019 – 59,099 miles
  • 2018 – 53,021 miles
  • 2017 – 48,655 miles
  • 2016 – 45,451 miles
  • 2015 – 43,019 miles
  • 2014 – 39,957 miles
  • 2013 – 38,028 miles
  • 2012 – 35,566 miles
  • 2011 – 32,860 miles
  • 2009 – 30,284 miles
  • 2008 – 24,955 miles
  • 2007 – 18,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,475 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to excess bald on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,475 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,475 miles
    Test number
    928173732222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to excess bald on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,469 miles (+5,801)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,469 miles
    Test number
    891347823948
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to excess bald on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,668 miles (+4,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,668 miles
    Test number
    231222329394
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass85,458 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,458 miles
    Test number
    510189588261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail85,381 miles (+4,525)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    259755251768
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,856 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,856 miles
    Test number
    125454929586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,776 miles (+5,121)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,776 miles
    Test number
    347941135496
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass75,655 miles (+4,978)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,655 miles
    Test number
    922201480154
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated close to excess (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass70,677 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,677 miles
    Test number
    378958616645
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Fail70,677 miles (+5,282)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,677 miles
    Test number
    194437433828
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass65,395 miles (+6,296)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,395 miles
    Test number
    610470173876
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,099 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,099 miles
    Test number
    548096617185
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Fail59,093 miles (+6,072)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,093 miles
    Test number
    891985332031
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass53,021 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,021 miles
    Test number
    681419929546
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail52,945 miles (+4,290)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,945 miles
    Test number
    577489818034
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,655 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,655 miles
    Test number
    682979837719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,451 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,451 miles
    Test number
    270891300538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,019 miles (+3,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,019 miles
    Test number
    908110415010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass39,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,957 miles
    Test number
    376826204017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,956 miles (+1,928)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,956 miles
    Test number
    108426804474
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass38,028 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,028 miles
    Test number
    516029003044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,566 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,566 miles
    Test number
    507076302044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,860 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,860 miles
    Test number
    207942111009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,284 miles (+5,329)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,284 miles
    Test number
    901617519362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,955 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,955 miles
    Test number
    482881648285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,759 miles
    Test number
    262553657250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 PLU

Does LX54 PLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 PLU is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 PLU?
The MOT on LX54 PLU is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 PLU done?
LX54 PLU was recorded at 95,475 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,172 miles a year.
Has LX54 PLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 PLU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LX54 PLU 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 LX54 PLU find?
LX54 PLU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to excess bald on shoulders; oil leak, but not excessive sump.

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