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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,189 cc

LX54 PPFMOT history

LX54 PPF is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 6 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

LX54 PPF black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2024
Mileage
155,475 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 PPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 PPF was last recorded at 155,475 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 5,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,020 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,455 miles
Average per year
7,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,475 miles
  • 2022 – 150,020 miles
  • 2021 – 136,216 miles
  • 2020 – 128,184 miles
  • 2019 – 123,357 miles
  • 2018 – 116,039 miles
  • 2017 – 110,471 miles
  • 2016 – 100,022 miles
  • 2015 – 87,134 miles
  • 2014 – 72,103 miles
  • 2013 – 71,095 miles
  • 2012 – 67,445 miles
  • 2011 – 64,219 miles
  • 2010 – 59,030 miles
  • 2009 – 48,059 miles
  • 2008 – 34,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,475 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,475 miles (+5,455)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,475 miles
    Test number
    208254122143
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • 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. Pass150,020 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,020 miles
    Test number
    702321746204
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Fail150,020 miles (+13,804)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,020 miles
    Test number
    587413620523
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass136,216 miles (+8,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    136,216 miles
    Test number
    822298037375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,184 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,184 miles
    Test number
    499955917237
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail128,184 miles (+4,827)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,184 miles
    Test number
    914174166625
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass123,357 miles (+7,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,357 miles
    Test number
    223489115294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,039 miles
    Test number
    181036744158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,038 miles (+5,567)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,038 miles
    Test number
    818477050947
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass110,471 miles (+10,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,471 miles
    Test number
    406046854030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass100,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,022 miles
    Test number
    191795075899
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

  12. Fail100,022 miles (+12,888)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,022 miles
    Test number
    348337248556
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement near front lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

  13. Pass87,134 miles (+15,031)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,134 miles
    Test number
    986068079113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,103 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,103 miles
    Test number
    456038554275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,095 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,095 miles
    Test number
    779980673109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Fail71,093 miles (+3,648)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,093 miles
    Test number
    268210373497
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass67,445 miles (+31)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,445 miles
    Test number
    966432732132
    • NoteFront inner cv boots slight leak of grease
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front lower arm (Font) bush

  18. Fail67,414 miles (+3,195)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,414 miles
    Test number
    777990832169
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront inner cv boots slight leak of grease
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front lower arm (Font) bush

  19. Pass64,219 miles (+5,189)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,219 miles
    Test number
    295831961033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass59,030 miles (+10,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,030 miles
    Test number
    232129650486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass48,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,059 miles
    Test number
    824311169128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,055 miles (+13,585)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,055 miles
    Test number
    753281369101
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass34,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,470 miles
    Test number
    172094168088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,470 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,470 miles
    Test number
    974790668044
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAdvise windscreen & engine mounts & o/s/r tyre & tracking

Questions about LX54 PPF

Does LX54 PPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 PPF expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 PPF?
The MOT on LX54 PPF expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 PPF done?
LX54 PPF was recorded at 155,475 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 7,713 miles a year.
Has LX54 PPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 PPF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LX54 PPF 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 PPF find?
LX54 PPF passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust noisy, and 2 more.

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