MINI
Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LA51 OAUMOT history
LA51 OAU is a green petrol MINI first used on 27 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 38,476 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 38,476 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,308 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 OAU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 27 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 OAU was last recorded at 38,476 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 37,997 miles · 9 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 479 miles
- Average per year
- 1,308 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 38,476 miles
- 2024 – 37,997 miles
- 2023 – 37,559 miles
- 2022 – 36,908 miles
- 2021 – 36,349 miles
- 2020 – 35,329 miles
- 2019 – 34,523 miles
- 2018 – 33,798 miles
- 2017 – 31,715 miles
- 2016 – 30,618 miles
- 2015 – 28,514 miles
- 2014 – 27,111 miles
- 2013 – 25,332 miles
- 2012 – 23,485 miles
- 2011 – 21,687 miles
- 2010 – 19,654 miles
- 2009 – 17,678 miles
- 2008 – 16,291 miles
- 2007 – 14,601 miles
- 2006 – 12,962 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2018
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 920021896258
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
Pass38,476 miles (+479)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 38,476 miles
- Test number
- 619669849907
- AdvisoryChip to windscreen
Pass37,997 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 37,997 miles
- Test number
- 685148014740
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front top mount rough when car raised and steering turned
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail37,996 miles (+437)1 dangerous9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,996 miles
- Test number
- 792868932972
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front top mount rough when car raised and steering turned
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass37,559 miles (+651)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 37,559 miles
- Test number
- 451942730799
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass36,908 miles (+559)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 36,908 miles
- Test number
- 657745715991
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass36,349 miles (+327)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 36,349 miles
- Test number
- 261197029498
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass36,022 miles (+693)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 36,022 miles
- Test number
- 391250673642
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass35,329 miles (+806)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 35,329 miles
- Test number
- 576262766935
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass34,523 miles (+725)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 34,523 miles
- Test number
- 629212993456
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering column weather grommet hanging off
Pass33,798 miles (+2,083)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 33,798 miles
- Test number
- 753496438874
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Pass31,715 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 31,715 miles
- Test number
- 898666461545
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Fail31,712 miles (+1,094)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,712 miles
- Test number
- 459484046974
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass30,618 miles (+2,104)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 30,618 miles
- Test number
- 467509116227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,514 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 28,514 miles
- Test number
- 405136615018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,514 miles (+1,403)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,514 miles
- Test number
- 435046815017
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass27,111 miles (+1,779)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 27,111 miles
- Test number
- 186620234015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,332 miles (+1,847)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 25,332 miles
- Test number
- 145866533027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,485 miles (+1,798)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 23,485 miles
- Test number
- 465184832090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,687 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 21,687 miles
- Test number
- 379478931030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,687 miles (+2,033)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,687 miles
- Test number
- 146248131035
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass19,654 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 19,654 miles
- Test number
- 672463250032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,654 miles (+1,976)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,654 miles
- Test number
- 771593150037
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass17,678 miles (+1,387)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 17,678 miles
- Test number
- 203440939079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,291 miles (+1,690)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 16,291 miles
- Test number
- 572276038064
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass14,601 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 14,601 miles
- Test number
- 194911357435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,601 miles (+1,639)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,601 miles
- Test number
- 782461157056
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass12,962 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 12,962 miles
- Test number
- 983257126034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 OAU
- Does LA51 OAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 OAU is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 OAU?
- The MOT on LA51 OAU is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 OAU done?
- LA51 OAU was recorded at 38,476 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 1,308 miles a year.
- Has LA51 OAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 OAU has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA51 OAU 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 OAU find?
- LA51 OAU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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