
Audi A3
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LL51 OPDMOT history
LL51 OPD is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 25 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 210,484 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jan 2022
- Mileage
- 210,484 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,872 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL51 OPD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 25 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jan 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
LL51 OPD was last recorded at 210,484 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 8,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 202,326 miles · 23 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 8,158 miles
- Average per year
- 9,872 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 210,484 miles
- 2020 – 202,326 miles
- 2019 – 190,396 miles
- 2018 – 190,357 miles
- 2017 – 186,049 miles
- 2016 – 179,342 miles
- 2015 – 171,185 miles
- 2013 – 162,694 miles
- 2012 – 144,768 miles
- 2011 – 131,702 miles
- 2010 – 123,446 miles
- 2009 – 105,231 miles
- 2008 – 88,846 miles
- 2007 – 73,458 miles
- 2006 – 60,132 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearsideRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front inner
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside inner (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside rear axle beam bush slight wear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail210,484 miles (+8,158)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,484 miles
- Test number
- 999600504538
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass202,326 miles (+6,092)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 202,326 miles
- Test number
- 955169121283
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass196,234 miles (+5,838)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 196,234 miles
- Test number
- 843024041516
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside
Pass190,396 miles (+39)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 190,396 miles
- Test number
- 679797531651
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail190,357 miles (+4,308)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,357 miles
- Test number
- 213741144591
- MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen offside (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorShock absorbers insecurely attached offside rear (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass186,049 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 186,049 miles
- Test number
- 558963113300
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside inner (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside rear axle beam bush slight wear
Fail186,026 miles (+6,684)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,026 miles
- Test number
- 389086929909
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureStop lamp not working offside (1.2.1b)
- FailureCoil spring broken nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low offside (1.8)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside inner (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside rear axle beam bush slight wear
Pass179,342 miles (+28)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 179,342 miles
- Test number
- 879589002110
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail179,314 miles (+8,129)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,314 miles
- Test number
- 464043890594
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass171,185 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 171,185 miles
- Test number
- 881846955976
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail171,185 miles (+8,491)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,185 miles
- Test number
- 347026016775
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass162,694 miles (+17,926)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 162,694 miles
- Test number
- 106395903358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,768 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 144,768 miles
- Test number
- 307008272249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,767 miles (+13,065)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,767 miles
- Test number
- 557638072229
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass131,702 miles (+8,256)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 131,702 miles
- Test number
- 829534681239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass123,446 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 123,446 miles
- Test number
- 233411280226
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail123,446 miles (+18,215)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,446 miles
- Test number
- 844671580238
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,231 miles (+16,385)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 105,231 miles
- Test number
- 783996579269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,846 miles (+15,388)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 88,846 miles
- Test number
- 912564588264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,458 miles (+13,326)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 73,458 miles
- Test number
- 204635387284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 60,132 miles
- Test number
- 300156186297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,132 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,132 miles
- Test number
- 353246286432
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about LL51 OPD
- Does LL51 OPD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL51 OPD expired on 3 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL51 OPD?
- The MOT on LL51 OPD expired on 3 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL51 OPD done?
- LL51 OPD was recorded at 210,484 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 9,872 miles a year.
- Has LL51 OPD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL51 OPD has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LL51 OPD 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 LL51 OPD find?
- LL51 OPD failed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 7 major defects and 6 advisories: headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside; headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside, and 10 more.
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