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AUDI

A3 · Silver

LW53 KTU
MOTExpired
MOT due14 Mar 2026
First reg18 Feb 2004
Mileage184,051 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 4 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 5 February 2026.

PASSED · 12 Mar 2025
Test date12 Mar 2025
Expiry14 Mar 2026
Test number610226427954
Mileage184,051 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill been repaired but still has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED · 12 Mar 2025
Test date12 Mar 2025
Expiry
Test number273321195313
Mileage184,047 mi
MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill been repaired but still has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Mar 2024
Test date15 Mar 2024
Expiry14 Mar 2025
Test number553186567787
Mileage179,894 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 8 Mar 2024
Test date8 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number177426076378
Mileage179,894 mi
DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Mar 2023
Test date1 Mar 2023
Expiry3 Mar 2024
Test number551816794482
Mileage173,814 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 25 Feb 2023
Test date25 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number973589673827
Mileage173,814 mi
MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 4 Mar 2022
Test date4 Mar 2022
Expiry3 Mar 2023
Test number926819950555
Mileage169,159 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 23 Feb 2022
Test date23 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number169654624218
Mileage169,046 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED · 26 Feb 2021
Test date26 Feb 2021
Expiry26 Feb 2022
Test number435851310206
Mileage163,528 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 26 Feb 2021
Test date26 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number853388792397
Mileage163,528 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED · 27 Feb 2020
Test date27 Feb 2020
Expiry26 Feb 2021
Test number450811002229
Mileage157,823 mi
FAILED · 3 Jan 2020
Test date3 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number517646200456
Mileage157,816 mi
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorBody component insecure N/S Door trim insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm -- bold on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 19 Nov 2019
Test date19 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number365090077197
Mileage157,653 mi
MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Dec 2018
Test date7 Dec 2018
Expiry6 Dec 2019
Test number749765616324
Mileage151,321 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Nov 2017
Test date4 Nov 2017
Expiry15 Nov 2018
Test number708032468682
Mileage149,638 mi
FAILED · 4 Nov 2017
Test date4 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number156992548931
Mileage149,638 mi
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 14 Nov 2016
Test date14 Nov 2016
Expiry15 Nov 2017
Test number877521240637
Mileage142,213 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 14 Nov 2016
Test date14 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number177195320063
Mileage142,213 mi
PrsOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 5 Nov 2015
Test date5 Nov 2015
Expiry15 Nov 2016
Test number248190757281
Mileage134,602 mi
PASSED · 6 Nov 2014
Test date6 Nov 2014
Expiry15 Nov 2015
Test number427340814382
Mileage126,275 mi
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 13 Nov 2013
Test date13 Nov 2013
Expiry15 Nov 2014
Test number425957113382
Mileage117,375 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 10 Nov 2012
Test date10 Nov 2012
Expiry15 Nov 2013
Test number927595412307
Mileage0 mi
FAILED · 16 Nov 2011
Test date16 Nov 2011
Expiry
Test number687650721378
Mileage95,177 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enteredeml on
User Enteredrear discs worn
User Enteredo/s/r brake bind
PASSED · 16 Nov 2011
Test date16 Nov 2011
Expiry15 Nov 2012
Test number455600921479
Mileage95,177 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Enteredeml on
User Enteredrear discs worn
User Enteredo/s/r brake bind
PASSED · 6 Nov 2010
Test date6 Nov 2010
Expiry5 Nov 2011
Test number432450010380
Mileage79,802 mi
PASSED · 4 Nov 2009
Test date4 Nov 2009
Expiry3 Nov 2010
Test number403638909332
Mileage64,084 mi
FAILED · 4 Nov 2009
Test date4 Nov 2009
Expiry
Test number800288909318
Mileage64,084 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 3 Aug 2009
Test date3 Aug 2009
Expiry2 Aug 2010
Test number232015219232
Mileage63,138 mi
FAILED · 3 Aug 2009
Test date3 Aug 2009
Expiry
Test number803985219272
Mileage63,138 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PASSED · 21 Jan 2008
Test date21 Jan 2008
Expiry18 Feb 2009
Test number134261128457
Mileage47,841 mi
PASSED · 13 Feb 2007
Test date13 Feb 2007
Expiry18 Feb 2008
Test number741394347062
Mileage34,882 mi
FAILED · 13 Feb 2007
Test date13 Feb 2007
Expiry
Test number322314147045
Mileage34,882 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)