Audi A3
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc
LO02 FABMOT history
LO02 FAB is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 19 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 130,405 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 130,405 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,406 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO02 FAB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 19 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO02 FAB was last recorded at 130,405 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 130,405 miles · 30 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,406 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,405 miles
- 2025 – 129,723 miles
- 2023 – 129,520 miles
- 2022 – 122,464 miles
- 2021 – 117,042 miles
- 2020 – 104,166 miles
- 2019 – 102,730 miles
- 2018 – 97,640 miles
- 2017 – 91,555 miles
- 2016 – 85,804 miles
- 2015 – 80,266 miles
- 2014 – 75,805 miles
- 2013 – 69,658 miles
- 2012 – 62,564 miles
- 2011 – 55,758 miles
- 2010 – 51,326 miles
- 2009 – 41,751 miles
- 2008 – 33,880 miles
- 2007 – 25,529 miles
- 2006 – 22,869 miles
- 2005 – 18,965 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,405 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
30 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 130,405 miles
- Test number
- 974681819777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,405 miles (+682)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,405 miles
- Test number
- 232120069504
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,723 miles (+203)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 129,723 miles
- Test number
- 384285963026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,520 miles (+7,056)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 129,520 miles
- Test number
- 579099346774
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,464 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 122,464 miles
- Test number
- 713801212775
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail122,464 miles (+5,422)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,464 miles
- Test number
- 614962228130
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,042 miles (+12,876)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 117,042 miles
- Test number
- 686828179689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,166 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 104,166 miles
- Test number
- 390406991748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,150 miles (+1,420)10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,150 miles
- Test number
- 656918602704
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested unable to hold revs at correct speed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass102,730 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 102,730 miles
- Test number
- 763160956812
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sun visor clip broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail102,730 miles (+5,090)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,730 miles
- Test number
- 373464933693
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested engine oil to low (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sun visor clip broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
- AdvisoryService light on
Pass97,640 miles (+44)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 97,640 miles
- Test number
- 769644149417
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTraction control light on
Fail97,596 miles (+6,041)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,596 miles
- Test number
- 880359148776
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTraction control light on
Pass91,555 miles (+5,751)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 91,555 miles
- Test number
- 571476630094
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend attension (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass85,804 miles (+5,538)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 85,804 miles
- Test number
- 979057593648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,266 miles (+35)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 80,266 miles
- Test number
- 382086754847
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail80,231 miles (+4,426)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,231 miles
- Test number
- 260483755754
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass75,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 75,805 miles
- Test number
- 505182024333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,805 miles (+6,147)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,805 miles
- Test number
- 855921524357
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailurePassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Pass69,658 miles (+7,094)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 69,658 miles
- Test number
- 999543323339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,564 miles (+6,806)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 62,564 miles
- Test number
- 606011022385
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass55,758 miles (+4,432)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 55,758 miles
- Test number
- 185595631393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,326 miles (+9,575)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 51,326 miles
- Test number
- 312847440344
- NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
Pass41,751 miles (+7,871)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 41,751 miles
- Test number
- 633380059362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,880 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 33,880 miles
- Test number
- 274693148312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,879 miles (+8,350)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,879 miles
- Test number
- 162470648354
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass25,529 miles (+2,660)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 25,529 miles
- Test number
- 241969297212
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,869 miles (+240)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 22,869 miles
- Test number
- 654465716291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,629 miles (+3,664)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,629 miles
- Test number
- 544823206297
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Pass18,965 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 18,965 miles
- Test number
- 350531885161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LO02 FAB
- Does LO02 FAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO02 FAB is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LO02 FAB?
- The MOT on LO02 FAB is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LO02 FAB done?
- LO02 FAB was recorded at 130,405 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 5,406 miles a year.
- Has LO02 FAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO02 FAB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LO02 FAB 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 LO02 FAB find?
- LO02 FAB passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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