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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

LP11 FAFMOT history

LP11 FAF is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 5 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LP11 FAF red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,499 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 FAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP11 FAF was last recorded at 126,499 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,098 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
401 miles
Average per year
6,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,499 miles
  • 2025 – 126,098 miles
  • 2024 – 119,885 miles
  • 2023 – 111,085 miles
  • 2022 – 103,812 miles
  • 2021 – 96,139 miles
  • 2020 – 90,011 miles
  • 2019 – 84,965 miles
  • 2018 – 79,650 miles
  • 2017 – 74,389 miles
  • 2016 – 67,382 miles
  • 2015 – 61,206 miles
  • 2014 – 53,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,499 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lightly corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes very slight fluctuation. (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroding/surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroding/surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.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.

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,499 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,499 miles
    Test number
    142387599613
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lightly corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes very slight fluctuation. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroding/surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroding/surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.
  2. Fail126,499 miles (+401)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,499 miles
    Test number
    792873509048
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators white. (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lightly corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes very slight fluctuation. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroding/surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroding/surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres lightly perishing/cracking tread depth on 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.
  3. Pass126,098 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    126,098 miles
    Test number
    306635874684
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split in boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroding/surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroding/surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear suspension arms lightly perishing/unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres perishing/cracking, tread depth on 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.
  4. Fail126,098 miles (+6,213)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,098 miles
    Test number
    979395509619
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split in boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroding/surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroding/surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear suspension arms lightly perishing/unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres perishing/cracking, tread depth on 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.
  5. Pass119,885 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,885 miles
    Test number
    205003330831
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front. (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing and cracking, tread depth on 2 to 3mm on n/s rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges, getting close to cords, tread depth on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.
  6. Fail119,883 miles (+8,798)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,883 miles
    Test number
    871363161408
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer brake pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation brake. (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front. (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing and cracking, tread depth on 2 to 3mm on n/s rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges, getting close to cords, tread depth on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.
  7. Pass111,085 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,085 miles
    Test number
    913913431288
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail111,085 miles (+7,273)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,085 miles
    Test number
    912784197301
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades split. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass103,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,812 miles
    Test number
    922003494366
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs lightly corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail103,811 miles (+7,672)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,811 miles
    Test number
    338679589675
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs lightly corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass96,139 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,139 miles
    Test number
    690790146059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,011 miles (+5,046)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,011 miles
    Test number
    373830583815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,965 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,965 miles
    Test number
    738871362630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,650 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,650 miles
    Test number
    905845150081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,389 miles (+7,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,389 miles
    Test number
    812068298521
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers slightly damp
  16. Pass67,382 miles (+6,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,382 miles
    Test number
    759832363129
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pads 85% worn, discs thin
  17. Pass61,206 miles (+7,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,206 miles
    Test number
    359687915452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass53,475 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,475 miles
    Test number
    485320724223
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LP11 FAF

Does LP11 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 FAF is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP11 FAF?
The MOT on LP11 FAF is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP11 FAF done?
LP11 FAF was recorded at 126,499 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 6,375 miles a year.
Has LP11 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 FAF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP11 FAF 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 FAF find?
LP11 FAF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lightly corroding.; service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes very slight fluctuation.; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroding/surface corrosion., and 2 more.

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