# SM53CWC — AUDI A3 MOT History & Vehicle Check SM53CWC is a Silver AUDI A3, Petrol (1984cc), first registered 2003-09-30. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SM53CWC — 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 | SM53CWC | | Make | AUDI | | Model | A3 | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1984cc | | First registered | 2003-09-30 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2022-10-29 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 19 - Passes: 13 - Fails: 6 - Pass rate: 68.42% - Total defects recorded: 62 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2021-10-30 11:36:34 | PASSED | 139,693 MI | 2022-10-29 00:00:00 | | 2021-10-02 12:56:51 | FAILED | 139,693 MI | — | | 2019-07-17 09:00:57 | FAILED | 139,630 MI | — | | 2017-07-17 13:34:19 | PASSED | 134,151 MI | 2018-07-30 00:00:00 | | 2017-07-17 09:39:04 | FAILED | Not recorded | — | | 2016-07-29 15:29:16 | PASSED | 128,328 MI | 2017-07-30 00:00:00 | | 2016-07-29 09:33:57 | FAILED | 128,328 MI | — | | 2015-07-11 12:46:46 | PASSED | 114,449 MI | 2016-07-30 00:00:00 | | 2014-07-31 15:18:07 | PASSED | 102,579 MI | 2015-07-30 00:00:00 | | 2014-07-18 12:19:41 | FAILED | 102,066 MI | — | | 2013-06-18 08:56:06 | PASSED | 88,458 MI | 2014-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2012-06-20 20:17:06 | PASSED | 80,372 MI | 2013-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2011-10-04 12:36:05 | PASSED | 70,853 MI | 2012-10-03 00:00:00 | | 2011-10-03 14:37:27 | FAILED | 70,830 MI | — | | 2010-09-15 12:54:16 | PASSED | 58,842 MI | 2011-09-30 00:00:00 | | 2009-09-09 09:03:32 | PASSED | 49,045 MI | 2010-09-30 00:00:00 | | 2008-09-20 12:48:10 | PASSED | 34,136 MI | 2009-09-30 00:00:00 | | 2007-09-21 12:06:45 | PASSED | 28,160 MI | 2008-09-30 00:00:00 | | 2006-09-19 09:26:48 | PASSED | 22,360 MI | 2007-09-30 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2021-10-30 11:36:34 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: rear subframe and suspension components corroded - ADVISORY: Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) - ADVISORY: both sills corroded **2021-10-02 12:56:51 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) - ADVISORY: rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded - MAJOR: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) - MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) **2019-07-17 09:00:57 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) - DANGEROUS: Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flex pipe (8.2.1.1 (b)) **2017-07-17 09:39:04 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases or rear (7.1.2) - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) **2016-07-29 15:29:16 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - ADVISORY: Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) **2016-07-29 09:33:57 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: coolant leak - ADVISORY: Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges - ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2015-07-11 12:46:46 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components **2014-07-18 12:19:41 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2) - USER ENTERED: o.s.f wheel slightly rough when rotated **2012-06-20 20:17:06 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) - ADVISORY: Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2011-10-04 12:36:05 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) **2011-10-03 14:37:27 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) **2008-09-20 12:48:10 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: slight bind on o/s rear brake **2007-09-21 12:06:45 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Nail in nearside rear tyre close to shoulder - USER ENTERED: Offside front tyre low on tread ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SM53CWC is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SM53CWC. 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 2026-07-27.