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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

LM10 EKCMOT history

LM10 EKC is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 23 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LM10 EKC grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
143,620 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 EKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 EKC was last recorded at 143,620 miles on 15 May 2026, 5,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2017: 106,259 miles, lower than 113,176 miles on 13 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,899 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,721 miles
Average per year
4,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,620 miles
  • 2025 – 137,899 miles
  • 2024 – 132,629 miles
  • 2023 – 129,492 miles
  • 2022 – 126,109 miles
  • 2021 – 123,332 miles
  • 2020 – 121,014 miles
  • 2019 – 119,038 miles
  • 2018 – 113,683 miles
  • 2017 – 106,259 miles
  • 2016 – 113,176 miles
  • 2015 – 102,095 miles
  • 2014 – 96,158 miles
  • 2013 – 91,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,620 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring mount arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,620 miles (+5,721)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,620 miles
    Test number
    129109561006
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring mount arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,899 miles (+5,270)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    137,899 miles
    Test number
    839531733305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,629 miles (+3,137)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,629 miles
    Test number
    405514107511
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass129,492 miles (+3,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,492 miles
    Test number
    357342913276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass126,109 miles (+2,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,109 miles
    Test number
    355987446979
    • 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))

  6. Pass123,332 miles (+2,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,332 miles
    Test number
    693510160850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,014 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    121,014 miles
    Test number
    480240147736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,038 miles (+5,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,038 miles
    Test number
    971606008144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,683 miles
    Test number
    582955852975
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail113,683 miles (+7,424)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,683 miles
    Test number
    857591908103
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass106,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,259 miles
    Test number
    342342194837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail106,259 miles (-6,917)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,259 miles
    Test number
    644064309745
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass113,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,176 miles
    Test number
    642386270307
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail113,176 miles (+11,081)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,176 miles
    Test number
    700132533150
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass102,095 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,095 miles
    Test number
    923548060436
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail102,094 miles (+5,936)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,094 miles
    Test number
    374378767635
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass96,158 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,158 miles
    Test number
    727803204339
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls curbed skuffed
    • NoteNear side front tyre warn inner outter edges

  18. Fail96,158 miles (+4,300)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,158 miles
    Test number
    485013504442
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls curbed skuffed
    • NoteNear side front tyre warn inner outter edges

  19. Pass91,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,858 miles
    Test number
    407158343247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 EKC

Does LM10 EKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 EKC is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 EKC?
The MOT on LM10 EKC is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 EKC done?
LM10 EKC was recorded at 143,620 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 4,079 miles a year.
Has LM10 EKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 EKC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on LM10 EKC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM10 EKC find?
LM10 EKC passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 9 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; exhaust mounting defective sleeve; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both, and 6 more.

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