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Audi A3

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LF02 MLZMOT history

LF02 MLZ is a red petrol Audi A3 first used on 25 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 128,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

LF02 MLZ red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
128,513 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 MLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 MLZ was last recorded at 128,513 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 6,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,889 miles · 26 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
6,624 miles
Average per year
5,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,513 miles
  • 2023 – 121,889 miles
  • 2022 – 117,679 miles
  • 2021 – 112,976 miles
  • 2020 – 110,148 miles
  • 2018 – 105,230 miles
  • 2017 – 102,736 miles
  • 2016 – 97,971 miles
  • 2015 – 92,299 miles
  • 2014 – 86,601 miles
  • 2013 – 79,265 miles
  • 2012 – 73,581 miles
  • 2011 – 65,128 miles
  • 2010 – 59,414 miles
  • 2009 – 50,528 miles
  • 2008 – 42,258 miles
  • 2007 – 32,444 miles
  • 2006 – 24,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,513 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,513 miles (+6,624)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,513 miles
    Test number
    136142501155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,889 miles (+4,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,889 miles
    Test number
    980790196900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass117,679 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,679 miles
    Test number
    779665394369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail117,678 miles (+4,702)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,678 miles
    Test number
    490104562429
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,976 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    112,976 miles
    Test number
    480002384081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail112,976 miles (+2,828)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,976 miles
    Test number
    973483371216
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass110,148 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,148 miles
    Test number
    194381454089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail110,143 miles (+4,913)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,143 miles
    Test number
    814853128578
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction missfire (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass105,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,230 miles
    Test number
    173841869722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have cuts /splits in tread

  10. Fail105,230 miles (+2,494)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,230 miles
    Test number
    696477220979
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have cuts /splits in tread

  11. Pass102,736 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,736 miles
    Test number
    552707856724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,731 miles (+4,760)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,731 miles
    Test number
    960114290288
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass97,971 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,971 miles
    Test number
    909426968445
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm and curbed
    • AdvisoryFront discs are worn and pads are low!
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is poor
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps have deterorated

  14. Fail97,971 miles (+5,672)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,971 miles
    Test number
    825775142133
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm and curbed
    • AdvisoryFront discs are worn and pads are low!
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is poor
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps have deterorated

  15. Pass92,299 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,299 miles
    Test number
    269401185103
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust is very rusty
    • NoteF/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm and is perished
    • NoteFront discs are worn and n/s pads appear 70 % worn

  16. Fail92,298 miles (+5,697)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,298 miles
    Test number
    279571085466
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine will not hold a steady high idle !
    • NoteExhaust is very rusty
    • NoteF/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm and is perished
    • NoteFront discs are worn and n/s pads appear 70 % worn
    • NoteN/s headlamp adjuster is faulty

  17. Pass86,601 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,601 miles
    Test number
    778068194141
    • NoteExhaust very rusty and rattling at centre bracket
    • NoteF/n/s tyre low on tread 3mm
    • NoteF/n/s wing damaged
    • NoteRadiator weeping (slight)

  18. Fail86,601 miles (+7,336)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,601 miles
    Test number
    787028594152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteExhaust very rusty and rattling at centre bracket
    • NoteF/n/s tyre low on tread 3mm
    • NoteF/n/s wing damaged
    • NoteRadiator weeping (slight)

  19. Pass79,265 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,265 miles
    Test number
    697041693111
    • NoteEngine not holding steady rev at a/p 3000 ?
    • NoteExhaust very rusty and centre bracket lose and rattling
    • NoteRadiator weeping (slight)

  20. Fail79,265 miles (+5,684)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,265 miles
    Test number
    275480593191
    • DangerousRear discs very rusty area badly reduced !
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine not holding steady rev at a/p 3000 ?
    • NoteExhaust very rusty and centre bracket lose and rattling
    • NoteRadiator weeping (slight)

  21. Pass73,581 miles (+8,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,581 miles
    Test number
    577200702244
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass65,128 miles (+5,714)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,128 miles
    Test number
    225877691407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear Brake Discs Worn

  23. Pass59,414 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,414 miles
    Test number
    932005400269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,258 miles (+8,730)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,258 miles
    Test number
    311074090146
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail50,528 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,528 miles
    Test number
    321741219226
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass50,528 miles (+8,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,528 miles
    Test number
    661481019239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,258 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,258 miles
    Test number
    790156398165
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  28. Fail42,192 miles (+9,748)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,192 miles
    Test number
    290772898444
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  29. Pass32,444 miles (+8,357)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,444 miles
    Test number
    144056357162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,087 miles
    Test number
    632374846139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 MLZ

Does LF02 MLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 MLZ expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 MLZ?
The MOT on LF02 MLZ expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 MLZ done?
LF02 MLZ was recorded at 128,513 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 5,705 miles a year.
Has LF02 MLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 MLZ has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LF02 MLZ 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 MLZ find?
LF02 MLZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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