Audi A3
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LS57 DUAMOT history
LS57 DUA is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 4 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,213 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 86,213 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,269 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS57 DUA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 4 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS57 DUA was last recorded at 86,213 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 86,192 miles · 2 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 4,269 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,213 miles
- 2025 – 83,576 miles
- 2024 – 80,152 miles
- 2023 – 77,767 miles
- 2022 – 75,262 miles
- 2021 – 72,425 miles
- 2020 – 68,387 miles
- 2019 – 62,222 miles
- 2018 – 57,067 miles
- 2017 – 51,526 miles
- 2016 – 47,670 miles
- 2015 – 44,647 miles
- 2014 – 39,895 miles
- 2013 – 34,750 miles
- 2012 – 28,876 miles
- 2011 – 22,213 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,213 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 10 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,213 miles (+21)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 86,213 miles
- Test number
- 604550578855
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail86,192 miles (+2,616)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,192 miles
- Test number
- 389408874830
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass83,576 miles (+3,424)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 83,576 miles
- Test number
- 401419858772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,152 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 80,152 miles
- Test number
- 845340022422
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail80,152 miles (+2,385)3 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,152 miles
- Test number
- 927673134585
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass77,767 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 77,767 miles
- Test number
- 631236180446
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail77,763 miles (+2,501)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,763 miles
- Test number
- 459371905609
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass75,262 miles (+2,837)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 75,262 miles
- Test number
- 219499170662
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass72,425 miles (+4,038)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 72,425 miles
- Test number
- 827017668881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,387 miles (+6,165)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 68,387 miles
- Test number
- 494881708250
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on the edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,222 miles (+5,155)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 62,222 miles
- Test number
- 828589924348
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass57,067 miles (+5,541)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 57,067 miles
- Test number
- 749618057009
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass51,526 miles (+3,856)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 51,526 miles
- Test number
- 138963320630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,670 miles (+3,023)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 47,670 miles
- Test number
- 203475962930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,647 miles (+4,752)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 44,647 miles
- Test number
- 407676615020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 39,895 miles
- Test number
- 505080314073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,895 miles (+5,145)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,895 miles
- Test number
- 537010014001
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass34,750 miles (+5,874)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 34,750 miles
- Test number
- 268361613053
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,876 miles (+6,663)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 28,876 miles
- Test number
- 136760912007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,213 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 22,213 miles
- Test number
- 116950611437
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS57 DUA
- Does LS57 DUA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 DUA is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS57 DUA?
- The MOT on LS57 DUA is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS57 DUA done?
- LS57 DUA was recorded at 86,213 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,269 miles a year.
- Has LS57 DUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS57 DUA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS57 DUA 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 LS57 DUA find?
- LS57 DUA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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