# SL53OSB — AUDI A3 MOT History & Vehicle Check

SL53OSB is a Blue AUDI A3, Petrol (1984cc), first registered 2003-10-08. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SL53OSB — 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 | SL53OSB |
| Make | AUDI |
| Model | A3 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1984cc |
| First registered | 2003-10-08 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2020-01-08 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 16
- Passes: 11
- Fails: 5
- Pass rate: 68.75%
- Total defects recorded: 24

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-09 11:07:06 | PASSED | 126,156 MI | 2020-01-08 00:00:00 |
| 2019-01-03 12:55:07 | FAILED | 126,156 MI | — |
| 2017-05-26 11:06:25 | PASSED | 126,093 MI | 2018-05-25 00:00:00 |
| 2017-05-17 08:26:47 | FAILED | 126,093 MI | — |
| 2015-01-05 11:38:10 | PASSED | 119,666 MI | 2016-01-04 00:00:00 |
| 2013-10-08 14:51:39 | PASSED | 104,100 MI | 2014-10-07 00:00:00 |
| 2013-10-07 17:31:48 | FAILED | 104,098 MI | — |
| 2012-09-19 11:08:02 | PASSED | 95,441 MI | 2013-09-19 00:00:00 |
| 2012-09-19 11:08:02 | FAILED | 95,441 MI | — |
| 2011-09-20 10:31:27 | PASSED | 89,541 MI | 2012-09-19 00:00:00 |
| 2011-09-20 10:10:33 | FAILED | 89,541 MI | — |
| 2010-08-17 14:49:45 | PASSED | 80,311 MI | 2011-08-26 00:00:00 |
| 2009-08-27 15:58:29 | PASSED | 67,706 MI | 2010-08-26 00:00:00 |
| 2008-09-26 10:03:22 | PASSED | 51,148 MI | 2009-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2007-10-09 10:16:44 | PASSED | 33,935 MI | 2008-10-08 00:00:00 |
| 2006-10-04 10:25:36 | PASSED | 23,496 MI | 2007-10-08 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2019-01-03 12:55:07 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

**2017-05-26 11:06:25 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner tread worn (4.1.E.1)

**2017-05-17 08:26:47 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 29% (3.7.B.5b)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner tread worn (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 24% (3.7.B.5b)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: brake pad warning light on at time of test
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FAIL: Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FAIL: Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FAIL: Emissions not tested due to excessive leak (7.3.A.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top boot burst (2.4.G.2)

**2015-01-05 11:38:10 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2013-10-07 17:31:48 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2012-09-19 11:08:02 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

**2011-09-20 10:10:33 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SL53OSB is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SL53OSB. 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.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.