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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

279 LEAMOT history

279 LEA is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

279 LEA black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,529 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
279 LEA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

279 LEA was last recorded at 98,529 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 4,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,026 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,503 miles
Average per year
4,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,529 miles
  • 2024 – 94,026 miles
  • 2023 – 90,073 miles
  • 2022 – 86,569 miles
  • 2021 – 81,027 miles
  • 2020 – 77,728 miles
  • 2019 – 72,343 miles
  • 2018 – 61,209 miles
  • 2017 – 58,993 miles
  • 2016 – 57,118 miles
  • 2015 – 54,333 miles
  • 2014 – 47,878 miles
  • 2013 – 42,245 miles
  • 2012 – 39,601 miles
  • 2011 – 35,993 miles
  • 2010 – 31,066 miles
  • 2009 – 27,615 miles
  • 2008 – 24,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,529 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking /deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,529 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,529 miles
    Test number
    273172166333
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking /deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail98,529 miles (+4,503)4 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,529 miles
    Test number
    636608895931
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking /deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass94,026 miles (+3,953)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,026 miles
    Test number
    304159176185
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking on drive shaft end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking /deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security excessive corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,073 miles (+3,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,073 miles
    Test number
    124742391715
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass86,569 miles (+5,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,569 miles
    Test number
    813396008228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass81,027 miles (+3,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,027 miles
    Test number
    365126614161
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass77,728 miles (+5,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,728 miles
    Test number
    499187629388
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass72,343 miles (+11,134)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,343 miles
    Test number
    696004792043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,209 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,209 miles
    Test number
    695365231792
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre depths wearing low

  10. Fail61,172 miles (+2,179)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,172 miles
    Test number
    174833370828
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass58,993 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,993 miles
    Test number
    225624385904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,118 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,118 miles
    Test number
    697541155704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,333 miles (+6,455)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,333 miles
    Test number
    279830385177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,878 miles (+5,633)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,878 miles
    Test number
    225452264420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,245 miles
    Test number
    275512663427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,245 miles (+2,644)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,245 miles
    Test number
    777912663121
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass39,601 miles (+3,608)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,601 miles
    Test number
    505486862130
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyre's wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass35,993 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,993 miles
    Test number
    687448461121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,066 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,066 miles
    Test number
    272095660481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,064 miles (+3,449)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,064 miles
    Test number
    123941460150
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass27,615 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,615 miles
    Test number
    202213459451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,672 miles
    Test number
    121880458128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 279 LEA

What vehicle is registration 279 LEA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 279 LEA on a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Jun 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 279 LEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 279 LEA is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 279 LEA?
The MOT on 279 LEA is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 279 LEA done?
279 LEA was recorded at 98,529 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,235 miles a year.
Has 279 LEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 279 LEA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 279 LEA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 279 LEA find?
279 LEA passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking /deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking or perishing; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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