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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,595 cc

LR10 DBYMOT history

LR10 DBY is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 25 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

LR10 DBY black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,792 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR10 DBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR10 DBY was last recorded at 139,792 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 4,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,929 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,863 miles
Average per year
9,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,792 miles
  • 2025 – 134,929 miles
  • 2024 – 130,780 miles
  • 2023 – 119,215 miles
  • 2022 – 107,328 miles
  • 2021 – 100,573 miles
  • 2020 – 96,277 miles
  • 2019 – 87,563 miles
  • 2018 – 75,448 miles
  • 2017 – 65,455 miles
  • 2016 – 53,729 miles
  • 2015 – 37,769 miles
  • 2014 – 25,052 miles
  • 2013 – 18,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,792 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside @ rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both number plate lights flicking. offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge. windscreen scratched.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,792 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,792 miles
    Test number
    194377159170
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside @ rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail139,792 miles (+4,863)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,792 miles
    Test number
    666996556329
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside @ rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass134,929 miles (+4,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,929 miles
    Test number
    566709111264
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement @ rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    130,780 miles
    Test number
    947770101091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAir bag light intermittent. both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge. nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

  5. Fail130,780 miles (+11,565)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,780 miles
    Test number
    789215638405
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAir bag light intermittent. both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge. nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

  6. Pass119,215 miles (+11,887)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,215 miles
    Test number
    420309141257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lights flicking.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge. air bag light intermittent.

  7. Pass107,328 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,328 miles
    Test number
    819885948152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,245 miles (+6,672)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,245 miles
    Test number
    481130253924
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass100,573 miles (+4,296)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,573 miles
    Test number
    476879967317
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lights flickering offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge. air bag light intermittent.

  10. Pass96,277 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,277 miles
    Test number
    696118029620
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lights flicking. offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge. windscreen scratched.

  11. Fail96,266 miles (+8,703)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,266 miles
    Test number
    698076494227
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lights flicking. offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge. windscreen scratched.

  12. Pass87,563 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    87,563 miles
    Test number
    382656263672
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  13. Fail87,563 miles (+12,115)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,563 miles
    Test number
    206141412298
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  14. Pass75,448 miles (+9,993)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,448 miles
    Test number
    197940985060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,455 miles (+11,726)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,455 miles
    Test number
    868699412133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,729 miles (+15,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,729 miles
    Test number
    967351886335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass37,769 miles (+12,717)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,769 miles
    Test number
    246615235194
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass25,052 miles (+6,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,052 miles
    Test number
    755306834144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass18,654 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,654 miles
    Test number
    929604433114
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front wing.

Questions about LR10 DBY

Does LR10 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR10 DBY is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR10 DBY?
The MOT on LR10 DBY is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR10 DBY done?
LR10 DBY was recorded at 139,792 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 9,193 miles a year.
Has LR10 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR10 DBY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR10 DBY 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 LR10 DBY find?
LR10 DBY passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside @ rear; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside, and 2 more.

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