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Audi A3

Purple · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LF02 ZVDMOT history

LF02 ZVD is a purple petrol Audi A3 first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 237,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2022.

LF02 ZVD purple Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2022
Mileage
237,061 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 ZVD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF02 ZVD was last recorded at 237,061 miles on 9 Mar 2022, 14,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,964 miles · 25 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
14,097 miles
Average per year
11,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 237,061 miles
  • 2021 – 222,964 miles
  • 2020 – 213,277 miles
  • 2019 – 195,375 miles
  • 2018 – 184,329 miles
  • 2017 – 175,610 miles
  • 2016 – 166,930 miles
  • 2015 – 156,390 miles
  • 2014 – 149,012 miles
  • 2013 – 138,868 miles
  • 2012 – 127,813 miles
  • 2011 – 117,589 miles
  • 2010 – 106,461 miles
  • 2009 – 92,890 miles
  • 2008 – 72,090 miles
  • 2007 – 64,867 miles
  • 2006 – 60,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail237,061 miles
  • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryBoth front headlight beam images poor
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded ridged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front head lamp lens faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated forward flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail237,061 miles (+14,097)9 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,061 miles
    Test number
    668153885277
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight beam images poor
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass222,964 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    222,964 miles
    Test number
    883698199476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail222,941 miles (+9,664)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,941 miles
    Test number
    607077578021
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass213,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    213,277 miles
    Test number
    566368314037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail213,277 miles (+17,902)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,277 miles
    Test number
    542807366111
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass195,375 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    195,375 miles
    Test number
    270839563274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated forward flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated forward flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail195,370 miles (+11,041)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,370 miles
    Test number
    850961476772
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated forward flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp lens faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated forward flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass184,329 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    184,329 miles
    Test number
    115583313956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering slightly tight on full lock

  9. Fail184,236 miles (+8,626)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,236 miles
    Test number
    709496475861
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering slightly tight on full lock

  10. Pass175,610 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    175,610 miles
    Test number
    552955071726
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering leak

  11. Fail175,610 miles (+8,680)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,610 miles
    Test number
    803075282083
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass166,930 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    166,930 miles
    Test number
    549042835732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail166,923 miles (+10,533)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,923 miles
    Test number
    677724135143
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight vertical (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass156,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    156,390 miles
    Test number
    847093765049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail156,390 miles (+7,378)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,390 miles
    Test number
    136732465401
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  16. Pass149,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    149,012 miles
    Test number
    838484374018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail149,012 miles (+10,144)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,012 miles
    Test number
    196887064096
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade in poor condition

  18. Pass138,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    138,868 miles
    Test number
    278612073059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail138,868 miles (+11,055)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,868 miles
    Test number
    438971073091
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass127,813 miles (+10,224)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    127,813 miles
    Test number
    316373262083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass117,589 miles (+11,128)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,589 miles
    Test number
    717784561097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,461 miles (+13,571)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    106,461 miles
    Test number
    610590170021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,890 miles (+20,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    92,890 miles
    Test number
    844766669046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass72,090 miles (+7,223)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,090 miles
    Test number
    122591868440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,867 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,867 miles
    Test number
    770578157029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,893 miles
    Test number
    203665276087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 ZVD

Does LF02 ZVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 ZVD expired on 15 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 ZVD?
The MOT on LF02 ZVD expired on 15 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 ZVD done?
LF02 ZVD was recorded at 237,061 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2022, an average of 11,024 miles a year.
Has LF02 ZVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 ZVD has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LF02 ZVD 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 ZVD find?
LF02 ZVD failed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2022 with 9 major defects and 9 advisories: electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction; emissions not tested; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 15 more.

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