Audi A3
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
LC02 DANMOT history
LC02 DAN is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 7 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 220,261 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 220,261 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 11,448 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC02 DAN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 7 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC02 DAN was last recorded at 220,261 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 20,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 199,344 miles · 17 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 20,917 miles
- Average per year
- 11,448 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 220,261 miles
- 2025 – 199,344 miles
- 2024 – 176,860 miles
- 2023 – 152,266 miles
- 2022 – 137,671 miles
- 2021 – 130,241 miles
- 2020 – 125,357 miles
- 2019 – 118,453 miles
- 2018 – 108,818 miles
- 2017 – 99,775 miles
- 2016 – 95,107 miles
- 2015 – 84,387 miles
- 2014 – 73,730 miles
- 2013 – 66,617 miles
- 2012 – 54,776 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass220,261 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF headlamp outer plastic shell deformed by melting, not affecting headlamp operation - advise investigation as to cause or replacement of headlamp unit
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass220,261 miles (+20,917)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 220,261 miles
- Test number
- 547776379762
- MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass199,344 miles (+22,484)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 199,344 miles
- Test number
- 562346025591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 176,860 miles
- Test number
- 819626992464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,860 miles (+24,594)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,860 miles
- Test number
- 778776443962
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification hub side not located correctly due to being cut (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass152,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 152,266 miles
- Test number
- 326332193161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,266 miles (+14,595)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,266 miles
- Test number
- 788224493434
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass137,671 miles (+61)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 137,671 miles
- Test number
- 485999523981
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail137,610 miles (+7,369)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,610 miles
- Test number
- 447401979618
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass130,241 miles (+102)2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 130,241 miles
- Test number
- 501001954401
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF headlamp outer plastic shell deformed by melting, not affecting headlamp operation - advise investigation as to cause or replacement of headlamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OSF headlamp outer plastic shell deformed by melting, not affecting headlamp operation - advise investigation as to cause or replacement of headlamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S sill deformed below NSF passenger door (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre increased wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front OSF centre and outer washer jets inoperative, other jets providing sufficient fluid
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail130,139 miles (+4,782)1 dangerous2 major2 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,139 miles
- Test number
- 801975565875
- DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated NSF brake pad wear sensor wire detached (4.11 (b) (iii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF headlamp outer plastic shell deformed by melting, not affecting headlamp operation - advise investigation as to cause or replacement of headlamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OSF headlamp outer plastic shell deformed by melting, not affecting headlamp operation - advise investigation as to cause or replacement of headlamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum indicated level on dip stick
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S sill deformed below NSF passenger door (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre increased wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front OSF centre and outer washer jets inoperative, other jets providing sufficient fluid
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone rear bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass125,357 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 125,357 miles
- Test number
- 667904117380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,357 miles (+6,904)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,357 miles
- Test number
- 735313842046
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,453 miles (+9,635)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 118,453 miles
- Test number
- 887117905569
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass108,818 miles (+9,043)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 108,818 miles
- Test number
- 836283519359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass99,775 miles (+4,668)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 99,775 miles
- Test number
- 606658929555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,107 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 95,107 miles
- Test number
- 233592255040
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dirt gaitors insecure
- AdvisoryFront brake discs inner face worn/corroded
Fail95,107 miles (+4,651)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,107 miles
- Test number
- 888106797707
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dirt gaitors insecure
- AdvisoryFront brake discs inner face worn/corroded
Pass90,456 miles (+6,069)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 90,456 miles
- Test number
- 618164512695
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass84,387 miles (+10,657)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 84,387 miles
- Test number
- 716398315197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,730 miles (+7,113)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 73,730 miles
- Test number
- 928810554181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,617 miles (+11,841)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 66,617 miles
- Test number
- 196282083159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 54,776 miles
- Test number
- 557658092001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC02 DAN
- Does LC02 DAN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 DAN is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC02 DAN?
- The MOT on LC02 DAN is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC02 DAN done?
- LC02 DAN was recorded at 220,261 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 11,448 miles a year.
- Has LC02 DAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC02 DAN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LC02 DAN 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 LC02 DAN find?
- LC02 DAN passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front coolant leak, and 1 more.
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