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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

LS02 SAMMOT history

LS02 SAM is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 3 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 154,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

LS02 SAM red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
154,385 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 SAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 SAM was last recorded at 154,385 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 12,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,187 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,198 miles
Average per year
14,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,385 miles
  • 2024 – 142,187 miles
  • 2023 – 126,968 miles
  • 2022 – 107,946 miles
  • 2021 – 89,922 miles
  • 2020 – 77,233 miles
  • 2019 – 63,949 miles
  • 2018 – 51,780 miles
  • 2017 – 39,179 miles
  • 2016 – 24,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,385 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,385 miles (+12,198)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,385 miles
    Test number
    375328701051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,187 miles
    Test number
    634250008307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail142,186 miles (+15,218)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,186 miles
    Test number
    275987708856
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. Pass126,968 miles (+19,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,968 miles
    Test number
    839307895651
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass107,946 miles (+18,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,946 miles
    Test number
    742240510700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass89,922 miles (+12,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,922 miles
    Test number
    440059672087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass77,233 miles (+13,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,233 miles
    Test number
    342402020393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass63,949 miles (+12,169)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,949 miles
    Test number
    872439626537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,780 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,780 miles
    Test number
    235102647015
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.
  10. Fail51,779 miles (+12,600)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,779 miles
    Test number
    888759045361
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.
  11. Pass39,179 miles (+14,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,179 miles
    Test number
    819262057516
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass24,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,234 miles
    Test number
    758506886210
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Questions about LS02 SAM

Does LS02 SAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 SAM is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS02 SAM?
The MOT on LS02 SAM is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 SAM done?
LS02 SAM was recorded at 154,385 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 14,207 miles a year.
Has LS02 SAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 SAM has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS02 SAM 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 LS02 SAM find?
LS02 SAM passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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