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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LA51 XWVMOT history

LA51 XWV is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 11 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LA51 XWV silver Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,979 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 XWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 XWV was last recorded at 84,979 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 1,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,658 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,321 miles
Average per year
3,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,979 miles
  • 2025 – 83,658 miles
  • 2024 – 81,525 miles
  • 2023 – 79,365 miles
  • 2022 – 77,941 miles
  • 2021 – 76,023 miles
  • 2020 – 74,190 miles
  • 2019 – 71,088 miles
  • 2018 – 69,199 miles
  • 2017 – 68,134 miles
  • 2016 – 64,685 miles
  • 2015 – 62,682 miles
  • 2014 – 57,581 miles
  • 2013 – 48,144 miles
  • 2012 – 40,001 miles
  • 2011 – 35,003 miles
  • 2010 – 30,838 miles
  • 2009 – 27,463 miles
  • 2008 – 23,049 miles
  • 2007 – 18,571 miles
  • 2006 – 13,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,979 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter perished
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,979 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    545241034925
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail84,979 miles (+1,321)1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    740109804739
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,658 miles (+2,133)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,658 miles
    Test number
    982987273746
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,525 miles (+2,160)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,525 miles
    Test number
    681041629030
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass79,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,365 miles
    Test number
    137551065920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,365 miles (+1,424)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,365 miles
    Test number
    636568754233
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,941 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,941 miles
    Test number
    443104071589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,023 miles (+1,833)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,023 miles
    Test number
    422894343799
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,190 miles (+3,102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,190 miles
    Test number
    588595911283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,088 miles (+1,889)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,088 miles
    Test number
    349789072920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,199 miles
    Test number
    628128576375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,199 miles (+1,065)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,199 miles
    Test number
    750704994458
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass68,134 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,134 miles
    Test number
    427175192664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    626227523258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,685 miles (+2,003)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    307930928917
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass62,682 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,682 miles
    Test number
    719929965034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,581 miles (+9,437)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,581 miles
    Test number
    628793564099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,144 miles (+8,143)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,144 miles
    Test number
    556484063087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,001 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,001 miles
    Test number
    327428352017
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  20. Pass40,001 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,001 miles
    Test number
    686328152014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,003 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,003 miles
    Test number
    967846741020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,838 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,838 miles
    Test number
    344906430058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,463 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,463 miles
    Test number
    313720749086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,049 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,049 miles
    Test number
    152189438054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,571 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,571 miles
    Test number
    170401347476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,562 miles
    Test number
    861030346058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 XWV

Does LA51 XWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 XWV is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 XWV?
The MOT on LA51 XWV is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 XWV done?
LA51 XWV was recorded at 84,979 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,552 miles a year.
Has LA51 XWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 XWV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 XWV 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 XWV find?
LA51 XWV passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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