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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LB04 DAVMOT history

LB04 DAV is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 121,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,616 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 DAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 DAV was last recorded at 121,616 miles on 31 Aug 2026, 8,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,222 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,394 miles
Average per year
6,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,616 miles
  • 2025 – 113,222 miles
  • 2024 – 107,769 miles
  • 2023 – 103,134 miles
  • 2022 – 91,779 miles
  • 2021 – 82,611 miles
  • 2020 – 75,763 miles
  • 2019 – 65,103 miles
  • 2018 – 58,987 miles
  • 2017 – 55,508 miles
  • 2016 – 49,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,616 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,616 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,616 miles
    Test number
    874253120741
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail121,616 miles (+8,394)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,616 miles
    Test number
    220535930296
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,222 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,222 miles
    Test number
    841223784579
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail113,209 miles (+5,440)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,209 miles
    Test number
    755326708838
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass107,769 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,769 miles
    Test number
    897792907248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail107,767 miles (+4,633)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,767 miles
    Test number
    537162303394
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass103,134 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,134 miles
    Test number
    438764057170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,132 miles (+11,353)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,132 miles
    Test number
    749274061950
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure central clip (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass91,779 miles (+9,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,779 miles
    Test number
    485034661212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass82,611 miles (+6,848)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,611 miles
    Test number
    531057806197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,763 miles (+10,660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,763 miles
    Test number
    437711617113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  12. Pass65,103 miles (+6,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,103 miles
    Test number
    603348521853
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass58,987 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,987 miles
    Test number
    859462537469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,508 miles (+6,125)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,508 miles
    Test number
    881801542234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    878963733392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 DAV

Does LB04 DAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 DAV is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 DAV?
The MOT on LB04 DAV is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 DAV done?
LB04 DAV was recorded at 121,616 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2026, an average of 6,925 miles a year.
Has LB04 DAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 DAV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 DAV 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 LB04 DAV find?
LB04 DAV passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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