
Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,595 cc
LS10 EMJMOT history
LS10 EMJ is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 29 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 190,263 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 190,263 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 14,049 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS10 EMJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 29 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS10 EMJ was last recorded at 190,263 miles on 27 Jan 2022, 9,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 180,882 miles · 22 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 9,381 miles
- Average per year
- 14,049 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 190,263 miles
- 2021 – 180,882 miles
- 2020 – 172,959 miles
- 2019 – 158,282 miles
- 2018 – 142,635 miles
- 2017 – 132,405 miles
- 2016 – 119,507 miles
- 2015 – 97,997 miles
- 2014 – 87,390 miles
- 2013 – 65,911 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Engine covers fitted: under trays fitted:
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
13 tests since 22 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,263 miles (+9,381)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 190,263 miles
- Test number
- 838162575704
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass180,882 miles (+7,923)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 180,882 miles
- Test number
- 786642150357
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted;under trays fitted
Pass172,959 miles (+40)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 172,959 miles
- Test number
- 629682487448
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted: under trays fitted:
Fail172,919 miles (+14,637)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,919 miles
- Test number
- 671101216737
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 W (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted: under trays fitted:
Pass158,282 miles (+15,647)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 158,282 miles
- Test number
- 863850721105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass142,635 miles (+10,230)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 142,635 miles
- Test number
- 656581805105
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts pull to left (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted: under trays fitted
Pass132,405 miles (+12,898)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 132,405 miles
- Test number
- 367779963948
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted : under trays fitted :
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Pass119,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 119,507 miles
- Test number
- 734491207511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,507 miles (+21,510)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,507 miles
- Test number
- 304431054608
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass97,997 miles (+10,607)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 97,997 miles
- Test number
- 428051965046
- NoteUnable to obtain emissions readings, Engine running too clean.
Pass87,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 87,390 miles
- Test number
- 816237784028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,390 miles (+21,479)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,390 miles
- Test number
- 468545184027
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass65,911 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 65,911 miles
- Test number
- 307691883027
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LS10 EMJ
- Does LS10 EMJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS10 EMJ expired on 26 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS10 EMJ?
- The MOT on LS10 EMJ expired on 26 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS10 EMJ done?
- LS10 EMJ was recorded at 190,263 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2022, an average of 14,049 miles a year.
- Has LS10 EMJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS10 EMJ has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS10 EMJ 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 LS10 EMJ find?
- LS10 EMJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges, and 2 more.
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