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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,595 cc

LS57 DVCMOT history

LS57 DVC is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 130,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2023.

LS57 DVC black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
130,207 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 DVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS57 DVC was last recorded at 130,207 miles on 1 Jun 2023, 11,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,282 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
11,925 miles
Average per year
7,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,207 miles
  • 2022 – 118,282 miles
  • 2021 – 112,094 miles
  • 2020 – 108,750 miles
  • 2019 – 103,356 miles
  • 2017 – 95,745 miles
  • 2015 – 65,796 miles
  • 2014 – 60,728 miles
  • 2013 – 51,900 miles
  • 2012 – 46,137 miles
  • 2011 – 33,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,207 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear light lens damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,207 miles (+11,925)7 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,207 miles
    Test number
    198097237893
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass118,282 miles (+6,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,282 miles
    Test number
    601146868842
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass112,094 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,094 miles
    Test number
    154801300956
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • 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 Rear light lens damage
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail112,093 miles (+183)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,093 miles
    Test number
    994015415879
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • 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 Rear light lens damage
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail111,910 miles (+3,160)1 dangerous3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,910 miles
    Test number
    503846491316
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryI litre engine oil added prior to testing

  6. Pass108,750 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,750 miles
    Test number
    182789034170
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail108,750 miles (+5,394)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,750 miles
    Test number
    300294250957
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass103,356 miles (+7,611)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,356 miles
    Test number
    275705613792
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot warning on but secure

  9. Pass95,745 miles (+11,964)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,745 miles
    Test number
    457883095449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,781 miles (+17,985)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,781 miles
    Test number
    933310121065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,796 miles (+5,068)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,796 miles
    Test number
    749848085199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,728 miles (+8,828)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,728 miles
    Test number
    255143484484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,900 miles (+5,763)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,900 miles
    Test number
    626718873143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Fail46,137 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,137 miles
    Test number
    147034122185
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass46,137 miles (+12,463)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,137 miles
    Test number
    615784422197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,674 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,674 miles
    Test number
    458601131069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 DVC

Does LS57 DVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 DVC expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 DVC?
The MOT on LS57 DVC expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 DVC done?
LS57 DVC was recorded at 130,207 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2023, an average of 7,828 miles a year.
Has LS57 DVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 DVC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LS57 DVC 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 DVC find?
LS57 DVC failed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2023 with 7 major defects, 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration, and 12 more.

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