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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

LO04 DXPMOT history

LO04 DXP is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 6 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2025.

LO04 DXP black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2026
Mileage
170,946 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 DXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 DXP was last recorded at 170,946 miles on 25 Feb 2025, 10,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,291 miles · 24 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
10,655 miles
Average per year
8,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,946 miles
  • 2024 – 160,291 miles
  • 2023 – 137,551 miles
  • 2022 – 129,452 miles
  • 2021 – 126,248 miles
  • 2019 – 101,474 miles
  • 2017 – 100,516 miles
  • 2016 – 94,361 miles
  • 2015 – 86,797 miles
  • 2014 – 82,203 miles
  • 2013 – 74,644 miles
  • 2012 – 69,346 miles
  • 2011 – 67,744 miles
  • 2010 – 56,748 miles
  • 2009 – 45,628 miles
  • 2008 – 34,813 miles
  • 2007 – 22,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,946 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,946 miles (+10,655)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    170,946 miles
    Test number
    615829747773
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut 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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,291 miles (+22,740)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,291 miles
    Test number
    629321070974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,551 miles
    Test number
    645977566391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail137,551 miles (+8,099)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,551 miles
    Test number
    513698223733
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass129,452 miles (+3,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    129,452 miles
    Test number
    959558624315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,248 miles (+24,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,248 miles
    Test number
    806617231727
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass101,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,474 miles
    Test number
    538462580249
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail101,474 miles (+958)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,474 miles
    Test number
    396126785050
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,516 miles (+6,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,516 miles
    Test number
    961855042323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass94,361 miles (+86)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,361 miles
    Test number
    923508941474
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail94,275 miles (+7,478)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,275 miles
    Test number
    638012949701
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

  12. Pass86,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,797 miles
    Test number
    155432015198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail86,797 miles (+4,594)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,797 miles
    Test number
    336932215183
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass82,203 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,203 miles
    Test number
    277722714487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteNs headlamp slightly insecure
    • NoteOsf tyre has a cut on the sidewall
    • NoteOsr tyre has a cut on the sidewall

  15. Fail82,203 miles (+7,559)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,203 miles
    Test number
    606522914195
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteNs headlamp slightly insecure
    • NoteOsf tyre has a cut on the sidewall
    • NoteOsr tyre has a cut on the sidewall

  16. Pass74,644 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,644 miles
    Test number
    299264713124
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdv on off side front tyre on 2.m and 0m on outer edge

  17. Fail74,644 miles (+5,298)4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,644 miles
    Test number
    999334913196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdv on off side front tyre on 2.m and 0m on outer edge

  18. Pass69,346 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,346 miles
    Test number
    646449512164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,744 miles (+10,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,744 miles
    Test number
    857410561265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,748 miles (+11,120)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,748 miles
    Test number
    350140750216
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass45,628 miles (+10,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,628 miles
    Test number
    412802659269
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass34,813 miles (+12,297)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,813 miles
    Test number
    450104258250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,516 miles
    Test number
    792588217287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 DXP

Does LO04 DXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO04 DXP expired on 24 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO04 DXP?
The MOT on LO04 DXP expired on 24 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO04 DXP done?
LO04 DXP was recorded at 170,946 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2025, an average of 8,454 miles a year.
Has LO04 DXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 DXP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LO04 DXP 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 LO04 DXP find?
LO04 DXP passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both side; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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