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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LF02 MFEMOT history

LF02 MFE is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 19 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2023.

LF02 MFE black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2024
Mileage
123,989 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 MFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 MFE was last recorded at 123,989 miles on 3 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,989 miles · 26 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,989 miles
  • 2022 – 114,414 miles
  • 2021 – 106,225 miles
  • 2020 – 98,909 miles
  • 2018 – 91,414 miles
  • 2017 – 80,860 miles
  • 2016 – 71,571 miles
  • 2015 – 59,776 miles
  • 2014 – 55,145 miles
  • 2013 – 52,625 miles
  • 2012 – 49,608 miles
  • 2011 – 44,828 miles
  • 2010 – 41,939 miles
  • 2009 – 37,891 miles
  • 2008 – 34,621 miles
  • 2007 – 31,229 miles
  • 2006 – 26,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,989 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,989 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,989 miles
    Test number
    530556602561
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail123,989 miles (+9,575)7 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,989 miles
    Test number
    853717384857
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass114,414 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,414 miles
    Test number
    841900541839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,377 miles (+8,152)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,377 miles
    Test number
    580856750127
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,225 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,225 miles
    Test number
    579497230635
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail106,225 miles (+7,316)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,225 miles
    Test number
    393654215707
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,909 miles (+7,495)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,909 miles
    Test number
    634942511416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  8. Pass91,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,414 miles
    Test number
    891223616280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail91,414 miles (+10,554)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,414 miles
    Test number
    149434026212
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass80,860 miles (+114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,860 miles
    Test number
    828381636447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit

  11. Fail80,746 miles (+9,175)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,746 miles
    Test number
    651339851964
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit

  12. Pass71,571 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,571 miles
    Test number
    892766987828
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn heavy on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail71,527 miles (+11,751)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,527 miles
    Test number
    774245901760
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn heavy on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass59,776 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,776 miles
    Test number
    990594806015
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail59,776 miles (+4,631)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,776 miles
    Test number
    717379458018
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass55,145 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,145 miles
    Test number
    629118614295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,625 miles (+3,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,625 miles
    Test number
    338341823298
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass49,608 miles (+4,780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    966181042294
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass44,828 miles (+2,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,828 miles
    Test number
    697898331231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass41,939 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,939 miles
    Test number
    601749520279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,891 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,891 miles
    Test number
    113829819222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,889 miles (+3,268)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,889 miles
    Test number
    222708719262
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass34,621 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,621 miles
    Test number
    540670708201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,229 miles (+5,121)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,229 miles
    Test number
    472989927223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,108 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,108 miles
    Test number
    114507026231
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass26,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,108 miles
    Test number
    350327426275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 MFE

Does LF02 MFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 MFE expired on 2 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 MFE?
The MOT on LF02 MFE expired on 2 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 MFE done?
LF02 MFE was recorded at 123,989 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2023, an average of 5,685 miles a year.
Has LF02 MFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 MFE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 MFE 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 LF02 MFE find?
LF02 MFE passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2023 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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