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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LA51 VTGMOT history

LA51 VTG is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 50,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LA51 VTG blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
50,166 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VTG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VTG was last recorded at 50,166 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,165 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,166 miles
  • 2024 – 47,165 miles
  • 2022 – 45,681 miles
  • 2021 – 43,724 miles
  • 2020 – 42,112 miles
  • 2019 – 41,182 miles
  • 2018 – 40,415 miles
  • 2017 – 38,535 miles
  • 2016 – 37,254 miles
  • 2015 – 35,528 miles
  • 2014 – 34,396 miles
  • 2012 – 32,184 miles
  • 2011 – 29,663 miles
  • 2010 – 25,969 miles
  • 2009 – 23,399 miles
  • 2008 – 21,384 miles
  • 2007 – 19,995 miles
  • 2006 – 18,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,166 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,166 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    50,166 miles
    Test number
    804038157327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail50,165 miles (+3,000)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,165 miles
    Test number
    137589893496
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass47,165 miles (+1,484)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,165 miles
    Test number
    962561096813
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass45,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,681 miles
    Test number
    943032323171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail45,680 miles (+1,956)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,680 miles
    Test number
    217334990374
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass43,724 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,724 miles
    Test number
    515866988837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,112 miles (+930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,112 miles
    Test number
    101385379809
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass41,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,182 miles
    Test number
    530898044322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail41,182 miles (+767)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,182 miles
    Test number
    358418755381
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass40,415 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,415 miles
    Test number
    451447018750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,403 miles (+1,868)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,403 miles
    Test number
    945679755005
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

  12. Pass38,535 miles (+1,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,535 miles
    Test number
    405025120991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass37,254 miles (+1,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,254 miles
    Test number
    471855178653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass35,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,528 miles
    Test number
    889919745026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,528 miles (+1,132)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,528 miles
    Test number
    988339245047
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass34,396 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,396 miles
    Test number
    998254144075
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail34,396 miles (+2,212)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,396 miles
    Test number
    356293044086
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass32,184 miles (+2,521)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,184 miles
    Test number
    248224062341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken

  19. Pass29,663 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,663 miles
    Test number
    919765551383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail29,663 miles (+3,694)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,663 miles
    Test number
    466485551424
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass25,969 miles (+2,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,969 miles
    Test number
    513879600355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass23,399 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,399 miles
    Test number
    383422999430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,346 miles (+1,962)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,346 miles
    Test number
    784387789263
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass21,384 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,384 miles
    Test number
    883206168093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,995 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,995 miles
    Test number
    182075467484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    18,216 miles
    Test number
    712774956086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 VTG

Does LA51 VTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 VTG is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VTG?
The MOT on LA51 VTG is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 VTG done?
LA51 VTG was recorded at 50,166 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 1,565 miles a year.
Has LA51 VTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VTG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 VTG 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 VTG find?
LA51 VTG passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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