# PH53PJS — AUDI A3 MOT History & Vehicle Check PH53PJS is a Silver AUDI A3, Diesel (1968cc), first registered 2007-01-15. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for PH53PJS — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | PH53PJS | | Make | AUDI | | Model | A3 | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1968cc | | First registered | 2007-01-15 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Valid - MOT expiry date: 2027-01-05 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 22 - Passes: 15 - Fails: 7 - Pass rate: 68.18% - Total defects recorded: 77 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2026-01-06 16:19:35 | PASSED | 149,896 MI | 2027-01-05 00:00:00 | | 2025-12-30 15:43:21 | FAILED | 149,889 MI | — | | 2023-05-09 15:46:24 | PASSED | 140,762 MI | 2024-05-08 00:00:00 | | 2022-04-26 13:30:01 | PASSED | 131,018 MI | 2023-04-26 00:00:00 | | 2021-04-27 11:08:20 | PASSED | 126,419 MI | 2022-04-26 00:00:00 | | 2021-04-22 13:48:41 | FAILED | 126,393 MI | — | | 2020-01-16 09:56:27 | PASSED | 119,336 MI | 2021-01-15 00:00:00 | | 2019-01-15 08:24:20 | PASSED | 109,429 MI | 2020-01-15 00:00:00 | | 2019-01-14 11:18:43 | FAILED | 109,427 MI | — | | 2018-01-15 16:33:51 | PASSED | 102,120 MI | 2019-01-15 00:00:00 | | 2018-01-15 12:53:21 | FAILED | 102,120 MI | — | | 2017-01-11 09:08:24 | PASSED | 96,182 MI | 2018-01-15 00:00:00 | | 2016-01-11 16:27:27 | PASSED | 88,316 MI | 2017-01-15 00:00:00 | | 2016-01-11 10:38:40 | FAILED | 88,316 MI | — | | 2015-01-15 14:10:10 | PASSED | 78,935 MI | 2016-01-15 00:00:00 | | 2015-01-14 11:23:07 | FAILED | 78,865 MI | — | | 2014-01-07 11:14:58 | PASSED | 67,711 MI | 2015-01-15 00:00:00 | | 2013-01-07 09:33:39 | PASSED | 59,720 MI | 2014-01-15 00:00:00 | | 2013-01-07 09:33:39 | FAILED | 59,720 MI | — | | 2012-01-05 15:40:56 | PASSED | 51,172 MI | 2013-01-15 00:00:00 | | 2011-01-13 11:32:50 | PASSED | 41,989 MI | 2012-01-15 00:00:00 | | 2010-01-13 13:54:01 | PASSED | 31,696 MI | 2011-01-15 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2026-01-06 16:19:35 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - MINOR: Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i)) **2025-12-30 15:43:21 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) - MAJOR: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) - MINOR: Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i)) **2023-05-09 15:46:24 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b)) - ADVISORY: Gearbox mounting defective () - ADVISORY: Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MINOR: Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) **2022-04-26 13:30:01 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: under vehicle corrosion various - ADVISORY: Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c)) **2021-04-22 13:48:41 (FAILED)** - MAJOR: Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) **2020-01-16 09:56:27 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Plastic Covers Fitted - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) **2019-01-15 08:24:20 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) **2019-01-14 11:18:43 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) **2018-01-15 16:33:51 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: undertrays fitted **2018-01-15 12:53:21 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: undertrays fitted - FAIL: Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d) **2017-01-11 09:08:24 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: undertrays and engine covers fitted **2016-01-11 16:27:27 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Engine covers fitted - ADVISORY: Under trays fitted - ADVISORY: Center stop lamp not working **2016-01-11 10:38:40 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Engine covers fitted - ADVISORY: Under trays fitted - ADVISORY: Center stop lamp not working - FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) **2015-01-15 14:10:10 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components **2015-01-14 11:23:07 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - PRS: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components **2014-01-07 11:14:58 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay **2013-01-07 09:33:39 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - USER ENTERED: drivers rear brake binding slightly **2013-01-07 09:33:39 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) - PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) - USER ENTERED: drivers rear brake binding slightly ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for PH53PJS is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/PH53PJS. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-26.