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Audi A3

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

LO04 GCUMOT history

LO04 GCU is a grey diesel Audi A3 first used on 6 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 257,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LO04 GCU grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
257,313 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 GCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 GCU was last recorded at 257,313 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 7,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,700 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,613 miles
Average per year
7,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 257,313 miles
  • 2025 – 249,700 miles
  • 2024 – 241,001 miles
  • 2023 – 232,514 miles
  • 2022 – 225,796 miles
  • 2021 – 219,313 miles
  • 2020 – 217,763 miles
  • 2019 – 209,546 miles
  • 2018 – 202,155 miles
  • 2016 – 190,786 miles
  • 2015 – 182,194 miles
  • 2014 – 167,537 miles
  • 2013 – 152,841 miles
  • 2012 – 144,692 miles
  • 2011 – 135,804 miles
  • 2010 – 128,011 miles
  • 2009 – 122,485 miles
  • 2008 – 113,629 miles
  • 2007 – 108,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,313 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front water leak

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,313 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    257,313 miles
    Test number
    438880879937
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front water leak

  2. Fail257,313 miles (+7,613)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,313 miles
    Test number
    963668588524
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front water leak

  3. Pass249,700 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    249,700 miles
    Test number
    879145540140
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail249,700 miles (+8,699)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,700 miles
    Test number
    529717045275
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass241,001 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    241,001 miles
    Test number
    389040888066
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail240,999 miles (+8,485)1 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,999 miles
    Test number
    107877243917
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass232,514 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    232,514 miles
    Test number
    672603688011
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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))

  8. Fail232,514 miles (+6,718)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,514 miles
    Test number
    621174910153
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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))

  9. Pass225,796 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    225,796 miles
    Test number
    761422716695
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail225,796 miles (+6,483)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,796 miles
    Test number
    427031614046
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass219,313 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    219,313 miles
    Test number
    940015532977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail219,313 miles (+1,550)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,313 miles
    Test number
    372074177451
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass217,763 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    217,763 miles
    Test number
    552837065742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail217,763 miles (+8,217)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,763 miles
    Test number
    286623446830
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass209,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    209,546 miles
    Test number
    230340775746
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Fail209,546 miles (+7,391)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,546 miles
    Test number
    962119903947
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass202,155 miles (+11,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    202,155 miles
    Test number
    281811309773
    • 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)

  18. Pass190,786 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    190,786 miles
    Test number
    889817586907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryO/s front fog lamp not working

  19. Fail190,786 miles (+8,592)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,786 miles
    Test number
    351073528130
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryO/s front fog lamp not working

  20. Pass182,194 miles (+14,657)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    182,194 miles
    Test number
    610934058503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass167,537 miles (+14,696)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    167,537 miles
    Test number
    428002604408
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r bearing slight noise

  22. Pass152,841 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    152,841 miles
    Test number
    977059193280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail152,839 miles (+8,147)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,839 miles
    Test number
    887908393245
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass144,692 miles (+8,888)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    144,692 miles
    Test number
    595343702363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass135,804 miles (+7,793)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    135,804 miles
    Test number
    468404701420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass128,011 miles (+5,526)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    128,011 miles
    Test number
    360257810224
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass122,485 miles (+89)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    122,485 miles
    Test number
    134526649262
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail122,396 miles (+8,767)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,396 miles
    Test number
    403731349264
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass113,629 miles (+5,454)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    113,629 miles
    Test number
    380045448233
    • NoteAirbag light on

  30. Pass108,175 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    108,175 miles
    Test number
    772629917280
    • NoteFront tyes worn on inner edges
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

Questions about LO04 GCU

Does LO04 GCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 GCU is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO04 GCU?
The MOT on LO04 GCU is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 GCU done?
LO04 GCU was recorded at 257,313 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 7,986 miles a year.
Has LO04 GCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 GCU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LO04 GCU 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 GCU find?
LO04 GCU passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front water leak.

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