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Audi A3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LB02 RAUMOT history

LB02 RAU is a silver petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
138,369 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 RAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 RAU was last recorded at 138,369 miles on 9 Feb 2024, 8,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,443 miles · 29 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
8,926 miles
Average per year
7,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,369 miles
  • 2021 – 129,443 miles
  • 2020 – 129,042 miles
  • 2019 – 127,365 miles
  • 2017 – 124,856 miles
  • 2016 – 109,517 miles
  • 2015 – 96,765 miles
  • 2014 – 80,491 miles
  • 2013 – 66,519 miles
  • 2012 – 53,739 miles
  • 2011 – 39,193 miles
  • 2010 – 29,373 miles
  • 2009 – 19,588 miles
  • 2008 – 12,797 miles
  • 2007 – 10,781 miles
  • 2006 – 9,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,369 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Centre exhaust bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,369 miles (+8,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,369 miles
    Test number
    476571678081
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass129,443 miles (+401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,443 miles
    Test number
    902882144651
    • AdvisoryUndersealed heavily

  3. Pass129,042 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    129,042 miles
    Test number
    773973644138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,365 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,365 miles
    Test number
    652289609234
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront upper strut mounting has slight play with wheels raised
    • AdvisoryUnderside dirty

  5. Fail127,348 miles (+2,492)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,348 miles
    Test number
    290470052205
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront upper strut mounting has slight play with wheels raised
    • AdvisoryUnderside dirty

  6. Pass124,856 miles (+23)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    124,856 miles
    Test number
    598411480891
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  7. Fail124,833 miles (+15,316)1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,833 miles
    Test number
    570235825241
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  8. Pass109,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,517 miles
    Test number
    829371340991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,514 miles (+12,749)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,514 miles
    Test number
    251698618774
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass96,765 miles (+16,274)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,765 miles
    Test number
    886612597093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,491 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,491 miles
    Test number
    159225574190
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHeadlamp patterns poor

  12. Fail80,491 miles (+13,972)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,491 miles
    Test number
    626905474131
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteMIL illuminated
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount adrift/rattle
    • NoteHeadlamp patterns poor
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake lever (caliper) not fully returning to stop

  13. Pass66,519 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,519 miles
    Test number
    369717273115
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edge/losing shape
    • NoteMinor wear lip front brake discs
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 1.6mm minimum limit/losing shape
    • NoteSlight lag o/s/r brake-21%imbalance

  14. Fail66,519 miles (+12,780)4 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,519 miles
    Test number
    737897473104
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edge/losing shape
    • NoteMinor wear lip front brake discs
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 1.6mm minimum limit/losing shape
    • NoteSlight lag o/s/r brake-21%imbalance

  15. Pass53,739 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,739 miles
    Test number
    516744292112
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

  16. Fail53,739 miles (+14,546)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,739 miles
    Test number
    269483092445
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f window not working

  17. Pass39,193 miles (+9,820)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,193 miles
    Test number
    679012671124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads slightly worn
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to lose shape
    • NoteN/s/r brake lag-20% imbalance
    • NoteO/s/f and both rear tyres wearing edges

  18. Pass29,373 miles (+9,785)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,373 miles
    Test number
    623456060134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread wearing at edges

  19. Pass19,588 miles (+6,791)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,588 miles
    Test number
    824591719288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads perishing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre pressure low
    • NoteOffside windscreen washer jet weak/poor

  20. Pass12,797 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,797 miles
    Test number
    853007128235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    10,781 miles
    Test number
    862623727216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    282152896498
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass9,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    9,159 miles
    Test number
    950092896145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 RAU

Does LB02 RAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 RAU expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 RAU?
The MOT on LB02 RAU expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 RAU done?
LB02 RAU was recorded at 138,369 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 7,349 miles a year.
Has LB02 RAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 RAU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LB02 RAU 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 LB02 RAU find?
LB02 RAU passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear back box.

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