Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
LA51 MAHMOT history
LA51 MAH is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 87,890 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 87,890 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,374 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 MAH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 MAH was last recorded at 87,890 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,890 miles · 22 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,374 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,890 miles
- 2024 – 85,363 miles
- 2023 – 82,455 miles
- 2022 – 79,077 miles
- 2021 – 76,544 miles
- 2020 – 73,339 miles
- 2019 – 70,374 miles
- 2018 – 65,350 miles
- 2017 – 60,960 miles
- 2016 – 56,596 miles
- 2015 – 50,194 miles
- 2014 – 39,776 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,890 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
13 tests since 25 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,890 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 87,890 miles
- Test number
- 500487122663
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail87,890 miles (+2,527)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,890 miles
- Test number
- 187815417622
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,363 miles (+2,908)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 85,363 miles
- Test number
- 124456560980
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,455 miles (+3,378)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 82,455 miles
- Test number
- 688410188859
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass79,077 miles (+2,533)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 79,077 miles
- Test number
- 268999522080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,544 miles (+3,205)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 76,544 miles
- Test number
- 872760877855
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,339 miles (+2,965)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 73,339 miles
- Test number
- 781209436075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass70,374 miles (+5,024)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 70,374 miles
- Test number
- 983108225567
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass65,350 miles (+4,390)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 65,350 miles
- Test number
- 970819305879
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Pass60,960 miles (+4,364)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 60,960 miles
- Test number
- 349682502328
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,596 miles (+6,402)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 56,596 miles
- Test number
- 866948639243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,194 miles (+10,418)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 50,194 miles
- Test number
- 940496205452
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass39,776 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 39,776 miles
- Test number
- 686839324324
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront brakes slightly sticking
- NoteRear brakes slightly sticking
Questions about LA51 MAH
- Does LA51 MAH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 MAH is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 MAH?
- The MOT on LA51 MAH is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 MAH done?
- LA51 MAH was recorded at 87,890 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,374 miles a year.
- Has LA51 MAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 MAH has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA51 MAH 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 LA51 MAH find?
- LA51 MAH passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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