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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

F7 LYBMOT history

F7 LYB is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 29 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 182,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

F7 LYB black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
182,623 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 LYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 LYB was last recorded at 182,623 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,856 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,767 miles
Average per year
10,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,623 miles
  • 2024 – 180,856 miles
  • 2023 – 180,377 miles
  • 2022 – 179,396 miles
  • 2021 – 176,478 miles
  • 2020 – 171,274 miles
  • 2019 – 168,555 miles
  • 2018 – 152,463 miles
  • 2017 – 132,138 miles
  • 2016 – 113,892 miles
  • 2015 – 94,600 miles
  • 2014 – 77,216 miles
  • 2013 – 56,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,623 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os/ns both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,623 miles (+1,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    182,623 miles
    Test number
    445205992301
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os/ns both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass180,856 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    180,856 miles
    Test number
    767197252929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,377 miles (+981)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    180,377 miles
    Test number
    899931126749
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass179,396 miles (+2,918)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,396 miles
    Test number
    951291643853
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass176,478 miles (+5,204)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    176,478 miles
    Test number
    399107190009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass171,274 miles (+2,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    171,274 miles
    Test number
    777632107448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass168,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    168,555 miles
    Test number
    894142204615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail168,555 miles (+16,092)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,555 miles
    Test number
    650695203934
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass152,463 miles (+20,325)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    152,463 miles
    Test number
    137260083640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,138 miles (+18,246)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,138 miles
    Test number
    565123184605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,892 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,892 miles
    Test number
    617765266006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,664 miles (+19,064)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,664 miles
    Test number
    908208427998
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass94,600 miles (+17,384)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,600 miles
    Test number
    389508683107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,216 miles (+20,312)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,216 miles
    Test number
    107763004396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass56,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,904 miles
    Test number
    746432193294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 LYB

Does F7 LYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 LYB is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 LYB?
The MOT on F7 LYB is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 LYB done?
F7 LYB was recorded at 182,623 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 10,261 miles a year.
Has F7 LYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 LYB has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on F7 LYB 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 F7 LYB find?
F7 LYB passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os/ns both rear.

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