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Audi A3

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

LM10 ESUMOT history

LM10 ESU is a blue diesel Audi A3 first used on 21 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

LM10 ESU blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2026
Mileage
168,765 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 ESU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 ESU was last recorded at 168,765 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 13,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,149 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
13,616 miles
Average per year
10,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,765 miles
  • 2024 – 155,149 miles
  • 2023 – 143,926 miles
  • 2022 – 133,670 miles
  • 2021 – 124,258 miles
  • 2020 – 114,458 miles
  • 2019 – 106,861 miles
  • 2018 – 99,363 miles
  • 2017 – 95,878 miles
  • 2016 – 87,531 miles
  • 2015 – 77,427 miles
  • 2014 – 67,964 miles
  • 2013 – 41,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,765 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Screen marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,765 miles (+13,616)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    168,765 miles
    Test number
    376942953990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,149 miles (+11,223)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,149 miles
    Test number
    737499823587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,926 miles (+10,256)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,926 miles
    Test number
    691457850461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,670 miles (+9,412)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,670 miles
    Test number
    701267837539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,258 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    124,258 miles
    Test number
    610847239666
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail124,258 miles (+9,800)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,258 miles
    Test number
    833443084294
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass114,458 miles (+7,597)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,458 miles
    Test number
    702677737657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,861 miles
    Test number
    294344004563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,861 miles (+7,498)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,861 miles
    Test number
    418400437115
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass99,363 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,363 miles
    Test number
    782132216246
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryScreen marked

  11. Fail99,361 miles (+3,483)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,361 miles
    Test number
    817104499791
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryScreen marked

  12. Pass95,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,878 miles
    Test number
    479302495607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail95,878 miles (+8,347)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,878 miles
    Test number
    510613146047
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass87,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,531 miles
    Test number
    428420048505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,529 miles (+10,102)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,529 miles
    Test number
    291784369548
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,427 miles (+9,463)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,427 miles
    Test number
    230276982146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,964 miles
    Test number
    366692904391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    439960004438
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • NoteDashboard instruments inoperative.

  19. Pass61,056 miles (+19,179)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,056 miles
    Test number
    686912844196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f wiper slightly smearing screen

  20. Pass41,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,877 miles
    Test number
    627405633196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,877 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,877 miles
    Test number
    248864433497
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about LM10 ESU

Does LM10 ESU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 ESU expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 ESU?
The MOT on LM10 ESU expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 ESU done?
LM10 ESU was recorded at 168,765 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 10,831 miles a year.
Has LM10 ESU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 ESU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LM10 ESU 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 LM10 ESU find?
LM10 ESU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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