LM54HTA - AUDI A3
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 1 month ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 18 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 226,626 mi
Expires: 17 August 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 11 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 226,602 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower wing at sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing at sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 12 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 222,368 mi
Expires: 11 August 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in wind screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in wind screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower lower wing insecure
Failed - 29 July 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 222,351 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear suspension arm bush not bolted correctly to body (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in wind screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in wind screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Passed - 26 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 214,885 mi
Expires: 25 July 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 21 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 214,736 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 09 May 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 206,576 mi
Expires: 08 May 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 08 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 204,503 mi
Expires: 07 May 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and o/s chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all shock s (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 05 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 204,503 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and o/s chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all shock s (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 07 October 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 204,499 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- Major Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- Major Headlamp incorrect colour both main beam (4.1.4 (a))
- Major Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner wheel arch at strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory all brake discs worn and corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 05 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 199,611 mi
Expires: 04 January 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Factory fitted undertrays fitted at both nearside & offside preventing full inspection of underside
Failed - 04 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 199,611 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush split to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Factory fitted undertrays fitted at both nearside & offside preventing full inspection of underside
Passed - 16 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 192,001 mi
Expires: 14 March 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn to limit
Failed - 17 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 184,089 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake discs worn/ pitted/ corroded
Passed - 17 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 184,089 mi
Expires: 14 March 2018
Passed - 08 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 176,474 mi
Expires: 14 March 2017
Failed - 03 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 176,473 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory oil leak
- Advisory under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side components
Passed - 20 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 168,616 mi
Expires: 14 March 2016
Failed - 20 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 160,932 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed - 20 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 160,932 mi
Expires: 14 March 2015
Passed - 18 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,838 mi
Expires: 14 March 2014
Passed - 14 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,770 mi
Expires: 14 March 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Passed - 07 March 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,293 mi
Expires: 14 March 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 15 March 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,866 mi
Expires: 14 March 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 12 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,572 mi
Expires: 13 March 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 14 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,043 mi
Expires: 13 March 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for LM54HTA?
The MOT expires on 17 August 2026.
What is the tax status of LM54HTA?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of LM54HTA?
This is a 2005 AUDI A3 in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 1968cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of LM54HTA?
This vehicle produces 148 g/km of CO2 emissions.