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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

LP10 BSUMOT history

LP10 BSU is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 10 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 182,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LP10 BSU black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
182,872 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP10 BSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP10 BSU was last recorded at 182,872 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 8,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
174,584 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,288 miles
Average per year
10,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,872 miles
  • 2025 – 174,584 miles
  • 2024 – 165,245 miles
  • 2023 – 156,886 miles
  • 2022 – 148,219 miles
  • 2021 – 138,167 miles
  • 2020 – 130,056 miles
  • 2019 – 120,062 miles
  • 2018 – 108,311 miles
  • 2017 – 96,863 miles
  • 2016 – 86,358 miles
  • 2015 – 77,614 miles
  • 2014 – 68,259 miles
  • 2013 – 55,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,872 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,872 miles (+8,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    182,872 miles
    Test number
    452543473849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass174,584 miles (+9,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    174,584 miles
    Test number
    195109083064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass165,245 miles (+8,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    165,245 miles
    Test number
    305184143612
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bottom arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bottom arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass156,886 miles (+8,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    156,886 miles
    Test number
    272155771067
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass148,219 miles (+10,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,219 miles
    Test number
    635265529269
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass138,167 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,167 miles
    Test number
    422129750899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail138,167 miles (+8,111)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,167 miles
    Test number
    761998860321
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass130,056 miles (+9,994)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,056 miles
    Test number
    923644005339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,062 miles (+11,751)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,062 miles
    Test number
    963263775228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,311 miles
    Test number
    139047233787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,311 miles (+11,448)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,311 miles
    Test number
    974958633497
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  12. Pass96,863 miles (+10,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,863 miles
    Test number
    140886591798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,358 miles (+8,744)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,358 miles
    Test number
    196695224947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,614 miles (+9,355)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,614 miles
    Test number
    136791695485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,259 miles (+12,694)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,259 miles
    Test number
    416466484089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,565 miles
    Test number
    607040413238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP10 BSU

Does LP10 BSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP10 BSU is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP10 BSU?
The MOT on LP10 BSU is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP10 BSU done?
LP10 BSU was recorded at 182,872 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 10,076 miles a year.
Has LP10 BSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP10 BSU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LP10 BSU 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 LP10 BSU find?
LP10 BSU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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