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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

K77 LPSMOT history

K77 LPS is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 9 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 174,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

K77 LPS red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
174,844 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K77 LPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K77 LPS was last recorded at 174,844 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,843 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,844 miles
  • 2024 – 162,217 miles
  • 2023 – 134,127 miles
  • 2022 – 120,577 miles
  • 2021 – 111,355 miles
  • 2019 – 97,702 miles
  • 2018 – 86,842 miles
  • 2017 – 75,313 miles
  • 2016 – 64,328 miles
  • 2015 – 55,045 miles
  • 2014 – 38,352 miles
  • 2013 – 28,156 miles
  • 2012 – 22,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,844 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,844 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    174,844 miles
    Test number
    245401898445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail174,843 miles (+12,626)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,843 miles
    Test number
    499915323368
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass162,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,217 miles
    Test number
    984878653301
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail162,217 miles (+12,382)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,217 miles
    Test number
    927842406211
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,835 miles (+756)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,835 miles
    Test number
    997685996419
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail149,079 miles (+14,952)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,079 miles
    Test number
    822700438811
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOTH sides (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass134,127 miles (+219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,127 miles
    Test number
    309591698101
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail133,908 miles (+13,331)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,908 miles
    Test number
    236699167508
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass120,577 miles (+9,222)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,577 miles
    Test number
    412796559888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded

  10. Pass111,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,355 miles
    Test number
    460238913990
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail111,355 miles (+13,653)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,355 miles
    Test number
    721424118653
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass97,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,702 miles
    Test number
    698921245154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail97,686 miles (+10,844)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,686 miles
    Test number
    202725162052
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass86,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,842 miles
    Test number
    583710894335
    • 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))

  15. Fail86,842 miles (+11,529)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,842 miles
    Test number
    338588748396
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  16. Pass75,313 miles (+10,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,313 miles
    Test number
    803815694194
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass64,328 miles (+9,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,328 miles
    Test number
    769986597604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,045 miles (+16,693)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,045 miles
    Test number
    469799785121
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass38,352 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,352 miles
    Test number
    487685894117
    • NoteEmission test-no acceleration detected

  20. Fail38,351 miles (+10,195)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,351 miles
    Test number
    959235094129
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEmission test-no acceleration detected

  21. Pass28,156 miles (+5,633)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,156 miles
    Test number
    875310713108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass22,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,523 miles
    Test number
    305732922175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K77 LPS

Does K77 LPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K77 LPS is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K77 LPS?
The MOT on K77 LPS is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K77 LPS done?
K77 LPS was recorded at 174,844 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 11,125 miles a year.
Has K77 LPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K77 LPS has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K77 LPS 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 K77 LPS find?
K77 LPS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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