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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LR03 AVKMOT history

LR03 AVK is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LR03 AVK black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
155,322 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 AVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 AVK was last recorded at 155,322 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 13,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,495 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,827 miles
Average per year
6,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,322 miles
  • 2025 – 141,495 miles
  • 2024 – 125,408 miles
  • 2023 – 109,418 miles
  • 2022 – 93,038 miles
  • 2021 – 77,566 miles
  • 2020 – 71,381 miles
  • 2019 – 69,313 miles
  • 2018 – 66,924 miles
  • 2017 – 62,787 miles
  • 2016 – 60,845 miles
  • 2015 – 59,035 miles
  • 2014 – 56,808 miles
  • 2013 – 54,237 miles
  • 2012 – 52,041 miles
  • 2011 – 48,140 miles
  • 2010 – 45,627 miles
  • 2009 – 42,799 miles
  • 2008 – 38,973 miles
  • 2007 – 33,625 miles
  • 2006 – 26,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,322 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,322 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    155,322 miles
    Test number
    288072380257
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail155,322 miles (+13,827)3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,322 miles
    Test number
    182649198484
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass141,495 miles (+16,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    141,495 miles
    Test number
    607959202080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass125,408 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,408 miles
    Test number
    991773929187
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail125,406 miles (+15,988)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,406 miles
    Test number
    301519140138
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass109,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,418 miles
    Test number
    963435588719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,417 miles (+16,379)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,417 miles
    Test number
    374638291072
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,038 miles (+15,472)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,038 miles
    Test number
    572665038978
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass77,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,566 miles
    Test number
    215374448136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail77,566 miles (+6,185)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,566 miles
    Test number
    621755922634
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass71,381 miles (+2,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,381 miles
    Test number
    197944128898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass69,313 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,313 miles
    Test number
    338525893088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,924 miles (+4,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,924 miles
    Test number
    153008052651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass62,787 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,787 miles
    Test number
    422970386128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,845 miles
    Test number
    385068376503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,845 miles (+1,810)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,845 miles
    Test number
    636785656183
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass59,035 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,035 miles
    Test number
    518727675051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,808 miles
    Test number
    239097854043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,808 miles (+2,571)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,808 miles
    Test number
    518297654034
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,237 miles (+2,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,237 miles
    Test number
    287611483022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass52,041 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,041 miles
    Test number
    167672362024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,140 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,140 miles
    Test number
    108107061011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass48,140 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,140 miles
    Test number
    299027961047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,627 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,627 miles
    Test number
    174289160457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,799 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,799 miles
    Test number
    153282069086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,973 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,973 miles
    Test number
    783850778063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,625 miles
    Test number
    470746337003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,625 miles (+7,161)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,625 miles
    Test number
    334136137083
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass26,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,464 miles
    Test number
    883861886059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 AVK

Does LR03 AVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 AVK is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 AVK?
The MOT on LR03 AVK is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 AVK done?
LR03 AVK was recorded at 155,322 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 6,451 miles a year.
Has LR03 AVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 AVK has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 AVK 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 LR03 AVK find?
LR03 AVK passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, and 2 more.

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