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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB57 XXLMOT history

LB57 XXL is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 10 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
156,930 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XXL
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
10 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XXL was last recorded at 156,930 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,829 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,101 miles
Average per year
7,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,930 miles
  • 2025 – 154,829 miles
  • 2024 – 152,078 miles
  • 2023 – 147,562 miles
  • 2022 – 138,852 miles
  • 2021 – 131,434 miles
  • 2020 – 125,462 miles
  • 2019 – 117,959 miles
  • 2018 – 110,344 miles
  • 2017 – 103,151 miles
  • 2016 – 97,370 miles
  • 2015 – 89,880 miles
  • 2014 – 78,311 miles
  • 2013 – 65,806 miles
  • 2012 – 54,425 miles
  • 2011 – 38,207 miles
  • 2010 – 36,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,930 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,930 miles (+2,101)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    156,930 miles
    Test number
    748941123021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass154,829 miles (+7)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    154,829 miles
    Test number
    936290424111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail154,822 miles (+2,744)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,822 miles
    Test number
    648290111587
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass152,078 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    152,078 miles
    Test number
    693216425451
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Clunk from steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail152,074 miles (+4,512)7 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,074 miles
    Test number
    505618647558
    • 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Clunk from steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass147,562 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    147,562 miles
    Test number
    918982948547
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail147,559 miles (+8,707)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,559 miles
    Test number
    697042990541
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass138,852 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    138,852 miles
    Test number
    782268010141
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear of car starting to corrode

  9. Fail138,852 miles (+7,418)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,852 miles
    Test number
    363997223611
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear of car starting to corrode

  10. Pass131,434 miles (+5,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,434 miles
    Test number
    858298131009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass125,462 miles (+7,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    125,462 miles
    Test number
    425689243308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass117,959 miles (+7,615)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    117,959 miles
    Test number
    873930719269
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass110,344 miles (+7,193)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,344 miles
    Test number
    174946292408
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass103,151 miles (+5,781)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,151 miles
    Test number
    556655454847
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass97,370 miles (+7,490)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,370 miles
    Test number
    680292105209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,880 miles (+11,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,880 miles
    Test number
    278137765134
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass78,311 miles (+12,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,311 miles
    Test number
    658681074104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,806 miles (+11,381)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,806 miles
    Test number
    316718173179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,425 miles (+16,218)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,425 miles
    Test number
    738352572183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,207 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,207 miles
    Test number
    668053571100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,144 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,144 miles
    Test number
    177273261446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,308 miles
    Test number
    704685110363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 XXL

Does LB57 XXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 XXL is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XXL?
The MOT on LB57 XXL is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 XXL done?
LB57 XXL was recorded at 156,930 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 7,732 miles a year.
Has LB57 XXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XXL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 XXL 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 XXL find?
LB57 XXL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 4 more.

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