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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LA51 XWJMOT history

LA51 XWJ is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 183,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2023.

LA51 XWJ black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2024
Mileage
183,718 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 XWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 XWJ was last recorded at 183,718 miles on 24 Mar 2023, 246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,472 miles · 13 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
246 miles
Average per year
8,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 183,718 miles
  • 2022 – 168,189 miles
  • 2021 – 158,766 miles
  • 2020 – 153,319 miles
  • 2019 – 147,228 miles
  • 2018 – 130,447 miles
  • 2017 – 119,527 miles
  • 2016 – 109,906 miles
  • 2015 – 100,630 miles
  • 2014 – 87,605 miles
  • 2013 – 76,031 miles
  • 2012 – 73,072 miles
  • 2011 – 66,417 miles
  • 2010 – 57,184 miles
  • 2009 – 52,367 miles
  • 2008 – 47,494 miles
  • 2007 – 39,925 miles
  • 2006 – 31,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,718 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryAdvise parking brake minimum effoprt only just met

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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both headlight patterns weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,718 miles (+246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    183,718 miles
    Test number
    623254257444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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))
    • AdvisoryAdvise parking brake minimum effoprt only just met

  2. Fail183,472 miles (+15,283)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,472 miles
    Test number
    553302211626
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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))

  3. Pass168,189 miles (+9,423)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    168,189 miles
    Test number
    152260378709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass158,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    158,766 miles
    Test number
    733847869906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail158,758 miles (+5,439)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,758 miles
    Test number
    474750434073
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass153,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,319 miles
    Test number
    927396687201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail153,319 miles (+6,091)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,319 miles
    Test number
    439971411311
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass147,228 miles (+112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    147,228 miles
    Test number
    946482670413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight patterns weak

  9. Fail147,116 miles (+16,669)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,116 miles
    Test number
    974931530423
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring insecure not located (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight patterns weak

  10. Pass130,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    130,447 miles
    Test number
    580814348780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,447 miles (+10,920)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,447 miles
    Test number
    762921538322
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass119,527 miles (+9,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,527 miles
    Test number
    126657243789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stalk cover missing

  13. Pass109,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,906 miles
    Test number
    423163893623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail109,906 miles (+9,276)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,906 miles
    Test number
    882555686003
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass100,630 miles (+13,025)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,630 miles
    Test number
    826950125172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,605 miles (+11,574)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,605 miles
    Test number
    516790944122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,031 miles (+2,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,031 miles
    Test number
    946804833122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass73,072 miles (+6,655)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,072 miles
    Test number
    296954242175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,417 miles (+9,233)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,417 miles
    Test number
    357275571181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,184 miles (+4,817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,184 miles
    Test number
    370755670130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,367 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,367 miles
    Test number
    243238579144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,494 miles (+7,569)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,494 miles
    Test number
    752068238016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,925 miles (+8,139)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,925 miles
    Test number
    123515247073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,786 miles
    Test number
    182060226007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,786 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,786 miles
    Test number
    624140126071
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LA51 XWJ

Does LA51 XWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 XWJ expired on 23 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 XWJ?
The MOT on LA51 XWJ expired on 23 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 XWJ done?
LA51 XWJ was recorded at 183,718 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2023, an average of 8,848 miles a year.
Has LA51 XWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 XWJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 XWJ 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 XWJ find?
LA51 XWJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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