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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB57 VYLMOT history

LB57 VYL is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 4 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 183,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
183,859 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 VYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 VYL was last recorded at 183,859 miles on 11 May 2026, 3,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,456 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,403 miles
Average per year
8,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,859 miles
  • 2025 – 180,456 miles
  • 2024 – 174,637 miles
  • 2023 – 171,833 miles
  • 2022 – 168,941 miles
  • 2021 – 161,116 miles
  • 2019 – 150,441 miles
  • 2018 – 126,936 miles
  • 2016 – 116,440 miles
  • 2015 – 96,379 miles
  • 2014 – 87,592 miles
  • 2013 – 73,463 miles
  • 2012 – 60,949 miles
  • 2011 – 48,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,859 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • The engine & under body has covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,859 miles (+3,403)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    183,859 miles
    Test number
    721932797900
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass180,456 miles (+5,819)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    180,456 miles
    Test number
    850975069218
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass174,637 miles (+2,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    174,637 miles
    Test number
    675947881380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass171,833 miles (+2,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    171,833 miles
    Test number
    918573744206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,941 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    168,941 miles
    Test number
    903463612242
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from belt area

  6. Fail168,941 miles (+7,825)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,941 miles
    Test number
    110620090371
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall MARKED (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from belt area

  7. Pass161,116 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    161,116 miles
    Test number
    880823879678
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail161,116 miles (+10,675)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,116 miles
    Test number
    271569823858
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass150,441 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,441 miles
    Test number
    348599763161
    • MinorNearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbones rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryThe engine & under body has covers fitted

  10. Fail150,441 miles (+12,241)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,441 miles
    Test number
    489227546720
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbones rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryThe engine & under body has covers fitted

  11. Pass138,200 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    138,200 miles
    Test number
    791684166073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbone bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryThe engine & under body has covers fitted

  12. Fail138,200 miles (+11,264)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,200 miles
    Test number
    742976108840
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split, 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted a 20" Aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbone bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryThe engine & under body has covers fitted

  13. Pass126,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,936 miles
    Test number
    472400194263
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryThe engine has upper & lower covers fitted

  14. Fail126,936 miles (+10,496)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,936 miles
    Test number
    417333169083
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryThe engine has upper & lower covers fitted

  15. Pass116,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    561795076983
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail116,440 miles (+10,143)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    146517389176
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass106,297 miles (+9,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,297 miles
    Test number
    423374980606
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail96,379 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,379 miles
    Test number
    377948305008
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly distorted
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass96,379 miles (+8,787)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,379 miles
    Test number
    767868405070
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly distorted
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass87,592 miles (+14,129)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    675307004071
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass73,463 miles (+12,514)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,463 miles
    Test number
    489008103009
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass60,949 miles (+12,921)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,949 miles
    Test number
    748312312069
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage o\s\r tyre wall

  23. Pass48,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,028 miles
    Test number
    926478201049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 VYL

Does LB57 VYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 VYL is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 VYL?
The MOT on LB57 VYL is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 VYL done?
LB57 VYL was recorded at 183,859 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 8,856 miles a year.
Has LB57 VYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 VYL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB57 VYL 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 VYL find?
LB57 VYL passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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