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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

LR62 EPUMOT history

LR62 EPU is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 92,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LR62 EPU black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,720 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR62 EPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR62 EPU was last recorded at 92,720 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,719 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,720 miles
  • 2025 – 87,835 miles
  • 2024 – 81,900 miles
  • 2023 – 73,669 miles
  • 2022 – 68,313 miles
  • 2021 – 58,448 miles
  • 2020 – 53,363 miles
  • 2018 – 50,701 miles
  • 2017 – 48,812 miles
  • 2016 – 45,262 miles
  • 2015 – 42,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,720 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBoth front fog lights are inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCovers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,720 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,720 miles
    Test number
    619976567956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lights are inoperative
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  2. Fail92,719 miles (+4,884)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,719 miles
    Test number
    969488130204
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lights are inoperative
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  3. Pass87,835 miles (+5,935)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,835 miles
    Test number
    393011398678
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,900 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,900 miles
    Test number
    196811069454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail81,900 miles (+8,231)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,900 miles
    Test number
    617613324733
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  6. Pass73,669 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,669 miles
    Test number
    379583367964
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail73,667 miles (+5,354)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    571696784692
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,313 miles (+9,865)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    68,313 miles
    Test number
    261139354691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,448 miles (+84)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    58,448 miles
    Test number
    384515451505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail58,364 miles (+5,001)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,364 miles
    Test number
    360690400699
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,363 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    53,363 miles
    Test number
    382847017336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,701 miles (+1,889)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,701 miles
    Test number
    604380809767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass48,812 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,812 miles
    Test number
    434579895503
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail48,811 miles (+3,549)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,811 miles
    Test number
    173296815488
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass45,262 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,262 miles
    Test number
    193385478545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,698 miles
    Test number
    772281094352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR62 EPU

Does LR62 EPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR62 EPU is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR62 EPU?
The MOT on LR62 EPU is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR62 EPU done?
LR62 EPU was recorded at 92,720 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,788 miles a year.
Has LR62 EPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR62 EPU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR62 EPU 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 LR62 EPU find?
LR62 EPU passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall; oil leak, but not excessive; both front fog lights are inoperative, and 1 more.

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