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Audi A3

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LS57 DVRMOT history

LS57 DVR is a grey petrol Audi A3 first used on 7 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LS57 DVR grey Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
71,302 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 DVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 DVR was last recorded at 71,302 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 7,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,734 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,568 miles
Average per year
3,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,302 miles
  • 2025 – 63,734 miles
  • 2024 – 57,211 miles
  • 2023 – 51,764 miles
  • 2022 – 48,085 miles
  • 2021 – 42,604 miles
  • 2020 – 42,091 miles
  • 2019 – 40,798 miles
  • 2018 – 39,486 miles
  • 2016 – 37,341 miles
  • 2015 – 32,114 miles
  • 2014 – 26,555 miles
  • 2013 – 24,280 miles
  • 2012 – 20,210 miles
  • 2011 – 16,292 miles
  • 2010 – 13,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,302 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,302 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    71,302 miles
    Test number
    132904962633
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail71,302 miles (+7,568)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,302 miles
    Test number
    924807545497
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass63,734 miles (+6,523)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    63,734 miles
    Test number
    343794691806
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass57,211 miles (+10)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    57,211 miles
    Test number
    942255828665
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Central brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear body work damage

  5. Fail57,201 miles (+5,437)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,201 miles
    Test number
    949324645244
    • 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Central brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear body work damage

  6. Pass51,764 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,764 miles
    Test number
    841514068593
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail51,764 miles (+3,679)1 repaired4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,764 miles
    Test number
    217321207735
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass48,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,085 miles
    Test number
    154162154155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail48,085 miles (+5,481)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,085 miles
    Test number
    200936776138
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass42,604 miles (+513)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,604 miles
    Test number
    392642996352
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing /wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass42,091 miles (+1,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,091 miles
    Test number
    493084632663
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords /age related cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass40,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,798 miles
    Test number
    166008316870
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Fail40,798 miles (+1,312)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,798 miles
    Test number
    779473309694
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass39,486 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,486 miles
    Test number
    258870270061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,485 miles (+2,144)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,485 miles
    Test number
    991485234465
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass37,341 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,341 miles
    Test number
    582081938521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,114 miles (+5,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,114 miles
    Test number
    686740304442
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn close to tread wear indicator and have age cracks

  18. Pass26,555 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,555 miles
    Test number
    136752444345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,280 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,280 miles
    Test number
    599080853371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,210 miles (+3,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    20,210 miles
    Test number
    369296242317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass16,292 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    16,292 miles
    Test number
    339874051394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    13,257 miles
    Test number
    433195050376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 DVR

Does LS57 DVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 DVR is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 DVR?
The MOT on LS57 DVR is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 DVR done?
LS57 DVR was recorded at 71,302 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,735 miles a year.
Has LS57 DVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 DVR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS57 DVR 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 DVR find?
LS57 DVR passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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