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2004 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration LM53PCO
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 20 Jan 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 109,007 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- rear subframe corroded
- oil leak
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,802 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2025 6 Jun 202610 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 108,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,235 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,266 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2023 6 Jun 202625 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,324 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,777 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2021 6 Jun 202630 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,065 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2020 6 Jun 202625 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,762 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
24 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 64,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,644 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,379 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,315 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016 6 Jun 202628 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 43,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,397 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015 6 Jun 202620 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,786 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2014 6 Jun 202619 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 36,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,367 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2013 6 Jun 202626 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 33,366 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,682 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2011 6 Jun 20263 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,451 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2010 6 Jun 202611 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,814 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2009 6 Jun 20266 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,587 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2008 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LM53PCO was registered on 2004-01-28
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