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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,197 cc

LP11 ELXMOT history

LP11 ELX is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 29 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LP11 ELX black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,218 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 ELX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP11 ELX was last recorded at 87,218 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 2,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,020 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,198 miles
Average per year
6,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,218 miles
  • 2025 – 85,020 miles
  • 2024 – 80,475 miles
  • 2023 – 73,838 miles
  • 2022 – 70,858 miles
  • 2021 – 66,627 miles
  • 2020 – 62,970 miles
  • 2019 – 59,052 miles
  • 2018 – 52,769 miles
  • 2017 – 28,087 miles
  • 2016 – 15,991 miles
  • 2015 – 15,974 miles
  • 2014 – 12,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,218 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside ` (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive All over the engine and surrounding areas in the engine bay.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension strut leaking oil from the top seal. This is just misting but new strut will be needed soon.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,218 miles (+2,198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,218 miles
    Test number
    369652160129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside ` (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass85,020 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,020 miles
    Test number
    649822420306
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp image deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all rear suspension
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

  3. Fail85,020 miles (+4,545)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,020 miles
    Test number
    571562819538
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp image deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all rear suspension
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

  4. Pass80,475 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,475 miles
    Test number
    138250024751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,474 miles (+6,636)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,474 miles
    Test number
    155941859120
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass73,838 miles (+2,980)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,838 miles
    Test number
    470237539789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass70,858 miles (+4,231)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,858 miles
    Test number
    468095957940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,627 miles (+3,657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,627 miles
    Test number
    788938115453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass62,970 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,970 miles
    Test number
    605141307973
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive All over the engine and surrounding areas in the engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension strut leaking oil from the top seal. This is just misting but new strut will be needed soon.

  10. Fail62,969 miles (+3,917)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,969 miles
    Test number
    619088455817
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive All over the engine and surrounding areas in the engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension strut leaking oil from the top seal. This is just misting but new strut will be needed soon.

  11. Pass59,052 miles (+6,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,052 miles
    Test number
    210293295852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass52,769 miles (+9,642)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,769 miles
    Test number
    348721146925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,127 miles (+15,040)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    43,127 miles
    Test number
    570461082579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,087 miles (+12,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,087 miles
    Test number
    621003281924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass15,991 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    15,991 miles
    Test number
    375243375117
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted obscuring some testable components

  16. Pass15,974 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,974 miles
    Test number
    946203508047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,510 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    15,510 miles
    Test number
    537686315206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,005 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    12,005 miles
    Test number
    978672014295
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LP11 ELX

Does LP11 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 ELX is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP11 ELX?
The MOT on LP11 ELX is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP11 ELX done?
LP11 ELX was recorded at 87,218 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 6,426 miles a year.
Has LP11 ELX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 ELX has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LP11 ELX 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 LP11 ELX find?
LP11 ELX passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside `; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated, and 1 more.

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