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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

LX54 ZFLMOT history

LX54 ZFL is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 3 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 181,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2022.

LX54 ZFL blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2022
Mileage
181,460 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 ZFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX54 ZFL was last recorded at 181,460 miles on 9 Sept 2022, 8,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,759 miles · 21 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
8,701 miles
Average per year
9,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 181,460 miles
  • 2021 – 172,759 miles
  • 2020 – 170,965 miles
  • 2019 – 166,044 miles
  • 2018 – 154,801 miles
  • 2017 – 147,548 miles
  • 2016 – 144,376 miles
  • 2015 – 131,924 miles
  • 2014 – 119,201 miles
  • 2013 – 108,130 miles
  • 2012 – 96,364 miles
  • 2011 – 84,224 miles
  • 2010 – 72,370 miles
  • 2009 – 58,407 miles
  • 2008 – 48,107 miles
  • 2007 – 44,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail181,460 miles
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorEmissions not tested excessively smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipes/ boost leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBody has corrosion
  • AdvisoryIntake pipe not correctly fitted from airbox

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.

  • Mil lamp on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall is damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside handbrake low effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside door trim insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Chip in windscreen offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail181,460 miles (+8,701)4 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,460 miles
    Test number
    990137956959
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessively smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipes/ boost leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody has corrosion
    • AdvisoryIntake pipe not correctly fitted from airbox

  2. Pass172,759 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    172,759 miles
    Test number
    117997029058
    • AdvisoryMil lamp on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre sidewall is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail172,749 miles (+1,784)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,749 miles
    Test number
    394534044259
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMil lamp on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre sidewall is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass170,965 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    170,965 miles
    Test number
    710267790852
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside door trim insecure
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen offside
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  5. Fail170,955 miles (+4,911)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,955 miles
    Test number
    429704261922
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside door trim insecure
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen offside
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  6. Pass166,044 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    166,044 miles
    Test number
    127104206775
    • AdvisoryAll tyre outer walls damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost (deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail166,040 miles (+11,239)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,040 miles
    Test number
    792522222719
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyre outer walls damaged
    • AdvisoryE/M light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost (deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass154,801 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    154,801 miles
    Test number
    654806589568
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))

  9. Fail154,797 miles (+7,249)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,797 miles
    Test number
    662955528477
    • MajorBrake hose excessively damaged Both offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged Both nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust clamp missing
    • 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))

  10. Pass147,548 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    147,548 miles
    Test number
    848219183864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,376 miles (+12,452)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,376 miles
    Test number
    306066582433
    • AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryLow effort to nearside parking brake
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass131,924 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    131,924 miles
    Test number
    456233305247
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth nearside tyre walls damaged

  13. Fail131,920 miles (+12,719)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,920 miles
    Test number
    238363705285
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth nearside tyre walls damaged

  14. Pass119,201 miles (+11,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,201 miles
    Test number
    998540614253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass108,130 miles (+11,766)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    108,130 miles
    Test number
    266335283486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass96,364 miles (+12,140)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,364 miles
    Test number
    766184182111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass84,224 miles (+11,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,224 miles
    Test number
    265685981446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass72,370 miles (+13,963)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,370 miles
    Test number
    340159470126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,407 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,407 miles
    Test number
    224287379165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Fail58,407 miles (+10,300)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,407 miles
    Test number
    642647579196
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass48,107 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,107 miles
    Test number
    200716688116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,664 miles
    Test number
    632623947226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 ZFL

Does LX54 ZFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 ZFL expired on 27 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 ZFL?
The MOT on LX54 ZFL expired on 27 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 ZFL done?
LX54 ZFL was recorded at 181,460 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2022, an average of 9,104 miles a year.
Has LX54 ZFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 ZFL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LX54 ZFL 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 ZFL find?
LX54 ZFL failed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2022 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 16 advisories: central rear seat belt not functioning as intended; emissions not tested excessively smoking; nearside rear shock absorbers has negligible damping effect, and 18 more.

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