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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB57 USEMOT history

LB57 USE is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
173,947 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 USE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 USE was last recorded at 173,947 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 4,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,427 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,520 miles
Average per year
6,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,947 miles
  • 2024 – 169,427 miles
  • 2023 – 160,023 miles
  • 2022 – 150,232 miles
  • 2021 – 131,553 miles
  • 2020 – 128,183 miles
  • 2019 – 126,887 miles
  • 2018 – 120,443 miles
  • 2017 – 115,936 miles
  • 2016 – 112,420 miles
  • 2015 – 103,423 miles
  • 2014 – 95,922 miles
  • 2013 – 87,865 miles
  • 2012 – 82,359 miles
  • 2011 – 76,485 miles
  • 2010 – 68,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,947 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,947 miles (+4,520)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    173,947 miles
    Test number
    633881209170
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass169,427 miles (+9,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,427 miles
    Test number
    631572324720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass160,023 miles (+9,791)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,023 miles
    Test number
    646677244868
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass150,232 miles (+18,679)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,232 miles
    Test number
    964606715091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,553 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,553 miles
    Test number
    954437060464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,183 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,183 miles
    Test number
    851735850987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,179 miles (+1,292)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,179 miles
    Test number
    953312411346
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass126,887 miles (+3,486)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,887 miles
    Test number
    743632551646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,401 miles (+2,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    123,401 miles
    Test number
    455240137687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass120,443 miles (+4,507)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,443 miles
    Test number
    947362972919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres have heal and toe wear /cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing inner edges

  11. Pass115,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,936 miles
    Test number
    171633336663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear tyres heal and toe wear inner edge/both rear tyres cracked and perished

  12. Fail115,936 miles (+3,516)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,936 miles
    Test number
    197531800174
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear tyres heal and toe wear inner edge/both rear tyres cracked and perished

  13. Pass112,420 miles (+8,997)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,420 miles
    Test number
    655469423930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,423 miles (+7,501)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,423 miles
    Test number
    246392155478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,922 miles (+8,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,922 miles
    Test number
    535900084039
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass87,865 miles (+5,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,865 miles
    Test number
    195680783069
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass82,359 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,359 miles
    Test number
    287748652100
    • NoteAdvise front discs inner edges in poor condition

  18. Fail82,359 miles (+5,874)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,359 miles
    Test number
    296768952455
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise front discs inner edges in poor condition

  19. Pass76,485 miles (+8,013)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,485 miles
    Test number
    266864451479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,472 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,472 miles
    Test number
    134493650186
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCovers fitted preventing full inspection

  21. Fail68,472 miles1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,472 miles
    Test number
    374462850157
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCovers fitted preventing full inspection

Questions about LB57 USE

Does LB57 USE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 USE is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 USE?
The MOT on LB57 USE is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 USE done?
LB57 USE was recorded at 173,947 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,786 miles a year.
Has LB57 USE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 USE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LB57 USE 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 LB57 USE find?
LB57 USE passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 4 more.

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