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Audi A3

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM11 XEKMOT history

LM11 XEK is a blue petrol Audi A3 first used on 21 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LM11 XEK blue Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
167,187 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 XEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 XEK was last recorded at 167,187 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 8,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,766 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,421 miles
Average per year
10,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,187 miles
  • 2025 – 158,766 miles
  • 2024 – 151,879 miles
  • 2023 – 143,431 miles
  • 2022 – 132,189 miles
  • 2021 – 123,241 miles
  • 2020 – 118,761 miles
  • 2019 – 110,386 miles
  • 2018 – 95,107 miles
  • 2017 – 77,153 miles
  • 2016 – 59,401 miles
  • 2015 – 41,112 miles
  • 2014 – 33,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,187 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front brake discs both sides rusty at edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 91v

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,187 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    167,187 miles
    Test number
    591108317841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail167,186 miles (+8,420)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,186 miles
    Test number
    407542646066
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass158,766 miles (+6,887)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,766 miles
    Test number
    831531557934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,879 miles (+8,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,879 miles
    Test number
    883542368744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass143,431 miles (+11,242)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    143,431 miles
    Test number
    214568562904
    • AdvisoryBoth rear spring hanger arms, rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass132,189 miles (+8,948)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,189 miles
    Test number
    822748367472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn 0-2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass123,241 miles (+4,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,241 miles
    Test number
    159495765379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,761 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,761 miles
    Test number
    310016291009
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs both sides rusty at edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working /lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail118,761 miles (+8,375)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,761 miles
    Test number
    212138979246
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs both sides rusty at edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working /lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass110,386 miles (+15,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,386 miles
    Test number
    108989123645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass95,107 miles (+17,954)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,107 miles
    Test number
    476694244581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,153 miles (+17,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,153 miles
    Test number
    884541899532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass59,401 miles (+18,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,401 miles
    Test number
    229344533735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass41,112 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,112 miles
    Test number
    818319565189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,111 miles (+7,670)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,111 miles
    Test number
    325157665158
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass33,441 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,441 miles
    Test number
    627947624151
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Fail33,441 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,441 miles
    Test number
    736837324191
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LM11 XEK

Does LM11 XEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 XEK is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 XEK?
The MOT on LM11 XEK is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 XEK done?
LM11 XEK was recorded at 167,187 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 10,732 miles a year.
Has LM11 XEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 XEK has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM11 XEK 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 LM11 XEK find?
LM11 XEK passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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